On Real Estate & More
2024 Market Predictions – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – Dec 2023/Jan 2024
By now, everyone knows that the demand for housing has been in a slump as homebuyers wait, hoping the market will become more affordable. Home prices are […]
Unexpected Costs of Buying a Home – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – November 2023
Buying a new home is exciting, but also one of the biggest investments a person will make. While some costs like property taxes, insurance and maintenance are often […]
The Impact of Higher Interest Rates on Housing – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – October 2023
As homebuyers adjust to mortgage rates that have climbed to their highest level in more than two decades, it has led to some real transitions in the housing […]
Recent Real Estate Scams – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – September 2023
In fall 2022, I was contacted by a property owner whose property had not sold with another agent and he wanted to relist the property in Jacksonville with […]
Real Estate Transaction Teamwork – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – August 2023
Purchasing a property is one of the biggest purchases most people will ever make, and your real estate agent is essential to making it happen. But it takes […]
Real Estate Due Diligence – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – July 2023
I previously helped clients with the purchase of their first home. As a part of the due diligence process, I went into the planning department to inquire about […]
Title Insurance – Why Is It Important and What Does It Cover? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – June 2023
After you have entered escrow, you will receive a “preliminary title report” from the title company. Most of you are probably wondering: What is this, and why do […]
The Real Estate Appraisal Process – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – May 2023
If you are in the market to buy a home, a home appraisal is likely going to be an important part of the process, especially if you are […]
Allowable Land Uses – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – April 2023
Purchasing a home or a piece of land may be one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Knowing what land uses are allowed (and those that are […]
What’s Going to Happen This Spring with the Real Estate Market? – by Sandy J. Brown
On Real Estate & More – March 2023
That’s the question on everyone’s minds lately, as a recent decline in mortgage rates has convinced some buyers to start looking again. But there are a few other […]