Tips on Buying A Lakeland Fl Home For Sale as a Second Home From January through April, Florida is the prime buying market for second homes. Lakeland Florida has received a lot of exposure as to why it is one of the most affordable towns in Florida to buy a home. Sometime in your life, you will probably reach a point when you are financially stable enough to purchase a second home. Whether as an investment property or a place for vacations, if you are planning to buy a Lakeland Fl home for sale as a second property, it is important to understand the process before making a decision to buy a second home. Buying a home as a second home is similar to the purchase of your first home. However, there are also some significant differences that you may not know of. The most important things to ... 01/05/2014

Why You Should Put Your Lakeland Fl Home Up For Sale Now! Lakeland Home Values have increased, see what the 5 reasons are why you want to sale your home now. Many buyers now realize that it’s a great time to buy a Lakeland Fl home for sale. This means it also is the best time to sell your house! Here are five reasons why now is a perfect time to put your Lakeland Fl home up for sale: 1. High demand. There has been an increase of home sales this year compared to the previous years. There are lots of buyers out there who thinking of some serious purchasing. 2. Supply is starting to increase. Inventory of Lakeland FL Homes for Sale is expected to continue to increase as 3.2 million homeowners nationwide are recovering from negative equity in the past year and additional 1.9 million homeown... 01/02/2014

Top 5 Financial Reasons Why You Should Buy A Lakeland Fl Home For Sale   Here are the top 5 financial reasons to buy a Lakeland Fl home for sale, according to the Harvard University’s Joint Center of Housing Studies: 1. You pay mortgage whether you rent or own a home. Homeowners pay a monthly mortgage that goes towards their own principal while renter pay rent which goes to their landlord’s principal. 2. Homeowners save on tax benefits. When you buy a Lakeland Fl home for sale, you can deduct the mortgage interest and property taxes from your income, making your tax smaller. Aside from this, when you decide to put up your Lakeland Fl home for sale, capital gains up to $250,000 are not included in your income for single homeowners and up to $500,000 for married homeowners. 3. Homeownersh... 12/29/2013

Why You Need an Internet Savvy Realtor in Selling your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home We are living in an era where very few things can't be sold over the internet. Real estate is among the industries that embraced and recognized the importance of internet. An internet savvy listing agent can help you sell your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale quicker than a listing agent who uses only the traditional marketing. In our technology-driven age, more buyers are relying on the internet in looking for Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale. The internet offers wealth of information for them in just a short span of time in the comfort of their own homes. This saves them considerable amount of time, effort and money. More buyers are checking on virtual tours first before arranging a personal home v... 12/16/2013

Why Can’t I Find A 3 Bedrooms Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale?   Finding a 3 bedroom Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale may be a bit of a challenge but it is not impossible.   Being a 55+ community, most homes would be single family one or two bedroom homes. This is mostly because the kids have all grown up, moved out and probably have homes of their own with their own kids.   This doesn’t mean though, that there aren’t any 3 bedroom Sandpiper Lakeland FL homes for sale. It may be rare but they do exist. Most of these homes are 3 bedroom 2 bathroom combinations. The homes are usually 1000 sq feet to 1500 sq feet. If you are looking for a 3 bedroom Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale, there are a few available right now. Get a hold of a Lakeland Fl Sandpiper Golf Homes agent to help... 12/06/2013

  Who Needs A Three Bedroom Sandpiper Lakeland FL Homes For Sale?   Sandpiper Lakeland FL is known for the Sandpiper Gold and Country Club which is a 55+ community. One would think that Sandpiper Lakeland FL homes for sale are designed for one or two residents only.   This is a misconception. There are several Sandpiper Lakeland FL homes for sale that have three bedrooms. Living in a 55+ community does not necessarily mean you will be living on your own or with only your spouse. These days, some children opt to live and take care of their parents during the senior years. And with Sandpiper Golf and Country Club being such a wonderful neighborhood, it’s not really a sacrifice on their end.   There are those who cannot live and take care of their parents, and some of them opt to hire full... 12/06/2013

 Packaging Your Sandpiper Lakeland Home for Sale? Packaging Your Sandpiper Lakeland Home for Sale When you put your Sandpiper Lakeland home up for sale, you have to make sure that your home stands out in the buyer's memory. One thing that you can do to achieve this is through packaging your home and through a marketing exhibit highlighting your home's advantages. Here are the top four ways that you can do to package your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale: Use the power of photos You can use take-home flyers that showcase your home's features. Include photos in your flyers. Photos serves as the visual appetizers for prospective buyers. Ensure that the photos create a positive impression for your home. Also, it is important to include some details like the property address, description,... 12/04/2013

Holiday Activities for Buyers of Lakeland FL Homes for Sale Christmas is around the corner and Lakeland is proud to sponsor many fun holiday activities for residents and buyers of Lakeland Fl homes for sale: 1. Downtown Lakeland Buyers looking in Lakeland FL to buy a home always ask what is there to do around the holidays. Celebrate holidays in Lakeland with dining, shopping, music, horse-drawn wagon rides, and many more! Area schools and churches provide holiday music to create a festive atmosphere. Find the perfect gift by shopping in Downtown Lakeland from 6PM to 9PM. Parking will be free in the main street garage. Entrance to the public parking is on Cedar Street. The Bay Street entrance will also be open and can be accessed through Tennessee Avenue. 2. 33rd Annual Christmas Parade ... 12/04/2013

How to Cope with the Stress of Buying a Lakeland Fl Home for Sale   Buying a Lakeland Fl home for sale can be very challenging, but it doesn’t have to drive you insane. With proper planning, research, and guidance from an experienced Lakeland Fl agent, you will be able to cope with the stress of buying a home.   Here are some tips to help you manage the overwhelming and stressful journey of homeownership:   1. Get a mortgage preapproval. Sellers are usually hesitant to complete the sale until you present a preapproval letter from your lender. Make sure to settle all your outstanding debts and pay your loans and credit cards on time. Submit your mortgage documents in an organized manner. Remember that it may take a while before you receive a preapproval letter from your lender, so plan i... 12/03/2013

How Can I Have A Successful Lakeland Fl Short Sale? “How can I have a successful Lakeland Fl short sale?” This is what most short sale sellers ask all the time. Here are some basic tips to a successful Lakeland Fl short sale.   1. Accept only realistic offers for your Lakeland Fl short sale. If you submit a lowball offer, your lender will most likely reject the offer, since they are already losing money when they approved to sell your home as a short sale in Lakeland, Florida. Lenders weigh the cost of a foreclosure against short sales. If the loss on accepting a low offer for a Lakeland Fl short sale is greater than the cost of a foreclosure, then the lender will more likely pursue a foreclosure than a short sale. 2. Work with a qualified Lakeland Fl agent to negotiate with the bank on... 11/23/2013

How Do You Sell Your Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale Quickly? One way to sell your Sandpiper Lakeland home for sale quickly is to reduce the price. But, you can still do other things to generate interest and get the best price possible for your home. Standout in the Lakeland FL Sandpiper Golf & Country Club neighborhood. In order to attract more offers from different buyers, you have to make your Sandpiper Lakeland home for sale more memorable to them. You can consider custom designs, upgrades, or irresistible landscapes. If you also have other added custom features, be sure to include it in the listing information. De-clutter. Remove all unnecessary things even if it means removing some furnitures to make the rooms look more spacious. And, when you are showing your Sandpiper Lakela... 11/22/2013

What Are The Common Mistakes That Could Decrease The Value Of My Home? Take control of your home selling by avoiding mistakes that could affect market value When selling your Lakeland Fl home, you would want to get top dollar for your home but some sellers commit common mistakes that could decrease the value of their Lakeland Fl home for sale. Yes, you know that you need to stage your home and keep it clean and clutter-free and smelling nice. You know you have to take your pets and kids away during showings. You know most of these things that are all important in selling a home and hopefully you are doing them too. But what about those things you are NOT doing that could cause buyers to pass up your home or offer less than what you listed the home for? Here are some of the common mistak... 11/20/2013

The Worst Time of The Year is The Best Time to Buy a Lakeland Fl Home For Sale   The worst time of the year is the best time to buy a Lakeland Fl home for sale! Here’s why: 1. If you buy a Lakeland Fl home for sale during the traditional peak home shopping months starting spring, you will be competing with many other buyers which means you will be paying more for the home or lose out on the best listings. You will also end up receiving less attention from very busy Lakeland Fl agents and mortgage professionals.   2. When you buy a home outside the “best times to buy” like during the winter season, you will be dealing with sellers who are very serious, willing, and committed to sell and Lakeland Fl real estate agents will be more than willing to give you their full attention and personal... 11/13/2013

How Can I Stage My Sandpiper Lakeland FL Home For Sale? If you are putting up your Sandpiper Lakeland FL home for sale this season, you might be wondering what you can do to sell your home quickly. One of the ways to do this is through home staging. It is one way to enhance your Sandpiper Lakeland home for sale curb appeal. While you will be tempted to hire professional stagers to save yourself from all the hassles, you might also be risking your budget. Have you ever thought why would you hire home staging specialists when you can do it on your own? What you actually need is a dash of creativity and some basic knowledge of home staging. Here are some tips that will help you setting the stage for your Sandpiper Lakeland home for sale: Create a move-in ready atmosphere by keeping the hom... 11/08/2013

Why Do Buyers Choose Sandpiper Lakeland FL Homes for Sale? The simple answer to the question why do buyers choose Sandpiper homes over any other Lakeland FL homes for sale in other communities is affordability and it's amenities.      Many retirees are starting to invest in Lakeland Sandpiper homes for sale not only for its proximity to the golf course, but for the environment this community offers. You can enjoy an active life while socializing with many like-minded neighbors who share the same interests and lifestyle as you do. You can bond with your family over a great game of golf or in the Clubhouse.   Check out the video for the community of Sandpiper Golf & Country Club in Lakeland Florida     The average list price of a 2 bedroom 2 baths home is $125,000 with about 1,300 sq.ft. ... 11/06/2013

What’s the Worst Day to Buy A Lakeland Fl Home For Sale?   What’s the worst day to buy a Lakeland Fl home for sale? You might think it’s Christmas Day, but it’s not. It’s actually the last Friday in May! The reason behind this is that most people start looking for homes in Spring, starting from February through April. Most of these homebuyers eventually settle for a home in April then they sign a purchase offer and guess when the usual closing date is? The last Friday in May! Suddenly, there are so many closings happening on the last Friday in May.   Here are some other reasons why you should avoid buying a home for sale in Lakeland Fl on the last Friday in May:   The best Lakeland Fl homes for sale sell first and at a higher price, especially if the home is located in a great location ... 10/31/2013

  Can You Improve Your Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Home For Sale Buying Power? Can You Improve Your Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Home For Sale Buying Power? In the recent home market, buyers of Lakeland home for sale can now increase their buying power. Since Lakeland properties are becoming more expensive these days, buyers are becoming savvier and practical. One way to increase your influence to the seller is to ensure that you are a highly-desirable buyer. Get yourself pre-approved. Being financially-attractive from the seller's point of view is one of the things that can help you ace the deal. A pre-approve mortgage letter is as good as cash to the sellers. They would be gladly to negotiate their Lakeland home for sale with a highly-qualified and financially-ready buyer. Do your homework in unde... 10/28/2013

How To Avoid 5 Common Problems in Financing A Lakeland Fl Short Sale   As if the Lakeland Fl short sale process is not difficult enough, getting financing for a Lakeland Fl short sale is equally as challenging.   The type of financing a buyer uses for a Lakeland Fl short sales has a big impact on the transaction for several reasons.   Not all types of financing is applicable for a short sale. If you get the wrong kind of loan, you might not be able to close the Lakeland Fl short sale transaction due to problems with financing, even if the short sale has been approved by the seller’s bank.   Here are the 5 most common problems in Lakeland Fl short sale financing and how to avoid them:   Problem 1: Long waiting time for approval. It can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks for your Lakeland Fl... 10/16/2013

Lakeland FL Carillon Lakes Homes for Sale | Market Report Update 2013   Carillon Lakes in Lakeland Florida was developed over ten years ago and it is a deed restricted community. There are a variety of homes and condominiums situated throughout this lovely neighborhood that was developed in the early 2000. This community provides plenty of activities for its residents as well as for children. The community’s monthly calendar is filled with entertainment like, water aerobics, book buffs, game night, investment clubs and much, much more. The appearance of this community shows pride with manicured lawns and walkways throughout the community and its surrounding lakes. The Carillon Lakes Community in Lakeland FL offer low monthly home owners association fee, provide 24 hr gated manned securi... 10/15/2013

Home Maintenance Checklist After Buying A Lakeland Fl Home For Sale So you bought a house in Lakeland FL after months and months of renting. You are excited and have settled into your beautiful home, but wait... there are things that needs maintenance after buying a Lakeland Fl home for sale. There is no landlord or a property management company to call for a broken dishwasher, refrigerator or a/c unit. Here is a list of a few routine maintenance and minor home repairs that a homebuyer should expect in their first year after moving into a Lakeland Fl home. Tackling these issues early on will help avoid more costly fixes in the long term: On the Week of the Move-In: Turn on all appliances and run them on a complete cycle. Even if you have already had a professional home inspection done o... 10/14/2013