Buying a home is an exciting experience, but it can feel a bit overwhelming if you don’t have the right information. Check out these helpful resources about the home buying process. When you’re ready, give the Ocala Realty Experts a call at 352-254-5255 to tour available homes in the Marion County and Ocala areas.

Let’s Talk About Rent Payments Ocala, FL

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Rent Payment Ocala, FL Hey guys, Philip Stevens here with Fontana Realty. Quickly, I just wanted to talk to you today about rent payments. I’ve been speaking to customers lately who are paying $1,000, $1200, $1300 in rent, or even people looking for rentals in the $850 range. Rentals on the market are decreasing daily; … Continued

Buying a Home with Bad Credit

Buying a Home With Bad Credit

Almost every day I receive a phone call from someone that wants to buy a home but their credit isn’t the best. Oftentimes the inquiry comes in the form of someone asking “is the owner willing to do rent to own?”.  Other times the person inquiring just doesn’t know what their credit looks like. In this post I’m going to answer the questions around buying a home with bad credit and what actions to take so that you can become a homeowner!

Buying a New Construction Home

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When buying a new construction home it is important for you to have a professional who represents your best interest in your corner and not someone strictly there to protect the builder’s bottom line. Using a Realtor doesn’t cost you anything and a knowledgeable Realtor can help you avoid costly mistakes.

Closing Costs Guide for Buyers

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The term “closing costs” accompanies any real estate transaction. When you’re preparing to purchase your first home, closing costs can be confusing. Closing costs cover the services required to complete the purchase of your house, and are typically covered by the buyer at the completion of the transaction. However, in some cases, closing costs can … Continued

First Time Home Buyer’s Guide

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Buying a home isn’t easy. Not only is the purchase of property a major investment of time and money, but there are several phases to real estate transactions that can throw many first-time home-buyers for a loop. Here’s a step-by-step first time home buyer’s guide to help you navigate your way through the journey to … Continued