Jonathan Maines' Blog

Posted on 07/26/2020

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Sometimes a couple buys a house together but does not marry. Lawyers and closing agents often title the property as tenants in common. This causes major problems if one partner passes and the other expects the property to transfer solely to them. When a property is titled as tenants in common, the...

Probate

Property

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Posted on 07/19/2020

Perform a Comprehensive Vacation Home Search

Finding the right vacation house is rarely simple. Dozens of quality vacation residences are available in cities and towns nationwide. Yet if you make even a single mistake during your search for the ideal vacation residence, you risk making a poor property buying decision. As you get set to begin a search for a vacation home, there are many...

Vacation Home

Buying A Home

Posted on 07/12/2020

What Can a Seller Learn After a House Showing?

Let's face it – a showing can be a stressful experience for a house seller. If a seller makes even a single mistake planning for a showing, a buyer may be turned off by his or her residence. And as a result, a seller's home may linger on the real estate market for many weeks or months. Ultimately, each...

Selling Your Home

Showing

Posted on 07/07/2020

Does Your Yard Look Unfinished? Pull It Together With Hardscaping

Image by Tim Cooper from Unsplash If your lawn and garden area is full of lush, thriving trees, shrubs, herbs, and flowers, you're probably proud of it's appearance and of all the hard work you've put in to get it that way. However, you may also have a nagging feeling that it's missing something, but you can't quite...

Posted on 06/28/2020

Are You Prepared to Cosign on a Home Loan?

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Should you cosign on a mortgage loan to help someone else buy a house? Hopeful home buyers who lack the necessary credit history, W-2 income or overall income versus their debt can face problems getting a mortgage lender to approve a loan. Borrowers with a 43% or higher debt-to-income ratio may learn...

Posted on 06/21/2020

Tips for Buyers: Evaluate a Florida Luxury House

If you want to acquire a luxury residence in Tampa Bay, St. Augustine or anywhere else in Florida, it helps to evaluate properties closely. By doing so, you can take a diligent approach to find and buy your ideal Sunshine State luxury house. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you analyze Florida luxury homes. 1....

Posted on 06/14/2020

How the Information Provided in a Title Search Impacts a Real Estate Transaction

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There are many title companies available to complete a title search for you. However, if you’re trying to reduce some of the costs associated with buying a property, you can complete a title search on your own and potentially save hundreds of dollars. 1. Identify the Property Start by gathering as much...

Posted on 06/08/2020

Late Payments. Credit Score. COVID-19. Hey there, States are reopening. Families and businesses are seeking to find a new normal. Despite the progress, thousands of Floridians are left to manage the financial hardships brought on by COVID-19. Credit card bills. School loans. Rent. Mortgages. Many are asking, “will my late payments during the COVID-19 crisis impact my financial...

Posted on 06/07/2020

Can an Outdoor Kitchen Make Your Home More Appealing to Buyers?

Photo by toddpharistx via Pixabay Today's home buyers are looking for ways to maximize their space and their enjoyment of that space. While having friends and family over to enjoy a meal out on the patio or a backyard BBQ has long been a favorite way of spending time with loved ones, it's frequently left the hosts separated...

Posted on 05/31/2020

Greetings! We have made it to May and as promised, I am here with another SWFL real estate market update. In light of the economic turmoil our country has faced in the past couple of months, we do have reason to be encouraged as we analyze the SWFL market data of March 2020. According to the Naples Area...

Posted on 07/22/2020

Video Tour - 230 Stanhope Cir, Naples, FL 34104

FOR FULL PRICE OFFER THE SELLER WILL GIVE THE BUYER A $9000.00 CREDIT TOWARD CLOSING COSTS. THIS IS THE LOWEST PRICED SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN MAPLEWOOD ( AND LOWER THAN ANY SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN BRIARWOOD OR BERKSHIRE LAKES). This home has: A New Kitchen with Amazing Granite Counters, New Master Bathroom, Whole House Automatic Generator with a full 200 Gallon inground Propane Tank (once a month auto start), Impact Glass Windows (Except for sliders on lanai), Newer Roof, Stainless Kitchen Appliances, Large Corner Lot and a 2 car garage. Because this yard is a corner yard the owner gets the benefit of easement property along the side yard...

Posted on 07/22/2020

230 Stanhope Cir, Naples, FL 34104 is now new to the market!

FOR FULL PRICE OFFER THE SELLER WILL GIVE THE BUYER A $9000.00 CREDIT TOWARD CLOSING COSTS. THIS IS THE LOWEST PRICED SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN MAPLEWOOD ( AND LOWER THAN ANY SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN BRIARWOOD OR BERKSHIRE LAKES). This home has: A New Kitchen with Amazing Granite Counters, New Master Bathroom, Whole House Automatic Generator with a full 200 Gallon inground Propane Tank (once a month auto start), Impact Glass Windows (Except for sliders on lanai), Newer Roof, Stainless Kitchen Appliances, Large Corner Lot and a 2 car garage. Because this yard is a corner yard the owner gets the benefit of easement property along the side yard...