http://stuarthouseandhome.com Your Real Estate Resource For Stuart, Florida And Vicinity Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:52:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Stuart, Florida Real Estate - Selecting a Mortgage Lender In today's brave new world of  South Florida real estate, getting a home loan is arguably the most stressful component of your transaction. On the one hand, the "big box" national lenders have frequently proven to be unreliable in just about every ... http://stuarthouseandhome.com/2009/10/buying-a-home-choose-carefully-when-selecting-a-lender/ Common Closing Costs for Buyers The myriad of fees associated with the buying or selling of a home are called closing costs. Some fees are automatically assigned to either the buyer or the seller while other costs are either negotiable or dictated by local custom. Your lender must provide a good ... http://stuarthouseandhome.com/2009/06/the-home-buying-process-closing-costs/ I have been asked by a number of clients about the new tax credit that was included in the recently passed economic stimulus bill.  The following overview will help to explain what the new credit is all about: Qualifying For The Credit 1. To qualify for the credit the home purchase must take ... http://stuarthouseandhome.com/2009/06/info-about-the-2009-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit/ Based on stepped up buyer activity over the last several weeks, it is beginning to look like we are turning a corner in the moribund Florida real estate market.  While it is too soon to declare the housing recession is over, I can say it may be time to get back into ... http://stuarthouseandhome.com/2009/06/florida-real-estate-a-good-time-to-buy/ Internet exposure of your Stuart, Florida home or property is the key to getting your home sold in today's market.  With the majority of potential home buyers searching for homes online, you cannot afford to miss those buyers and the opportunity to sell your home quickly. Why Newspaper Advertising is Obsolete • ... http://stuarthouseandhome.com/2009/06/marketing-your-home-internet-exposure-sells-homes/ Cobblestone Country Club! Estate home on half-acre lot with lots of room for a pool. This never lived in Florenza model features three bedrooms plus den, formal dining room and three full baths. Master suite with two walk-in closets. Large pantry in gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. Huge three ... http://stuarthouseandhome.com/2009/05/cobblestone-short-sale-2/ Customer Service in Real Estate - Walking the Walk (part 3 of 3) Customer service is paramount to generating trust and sales in real estate. In this third of three posts I discuss a recent experience with an absentee landlord: The Absentee Landlord... This post is not just a customer service experience but ... http://stuarthouseandhome.com/2009/05/customer-service-in-real-estate/ Customer Service in Real Estate - Walking the Walk (part 2 of 3) Customer service is paramount to generating trust and sales in real estate. In this second of three posts I discuss a recent experience with an out of town buyer: The Out of Town Buyer... They were a professional couple from ... http://stuarthouseandhome.com/2009/05/customer-service-in-real-estate-walking-the-walk-part-2-of-3/ Recently completed Florenza model on half-acre lot. Three bedrooms plus den, three full baths. Master suite with two walk-in closets. Large pantry in gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. Short sale being sold as is. Price subject to lender approval. http://stuarthouseandhome.com/2009/05/cobblestone-short-sale/ Customer Service in Real Estate - Walking the Walk (part 1 of 3) Customer service is paramount to generating trust and sales in real estate. Nearly every agent Web site you encounter references "customer service" and how great we are at delivering it. Other than client testimonials, little anecdotal evidence accompanies ... http://stuarthouseandhome.com/2009/05/customer-service/