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Now Hiring - Tropic Title Services - Front desk position!We are looking for someone that is friendly, professional, organized, and outgoing. Qualified candidate will be performing tasks on the computer, answering phone calls, making phone calls, following up on title work, and working with our Realt [Read More]

OPEN HOUSE!4/2.5/2 Gorgeous 2 story home! FREE Pre-Approvals. First time homebuyers accepted!!!Lender will be present. All applications will be accepted! Bruce Dodge with Direct Lending Group will be at the open house to assist with financing. Get preapproved and make an offer on the spot. This is a [Read More]

Avoiding Moving Company Scams Avoiding Moving Company Scams Hiring the wrong moving company can turn a homebuyer's dream experience into a nightmare. Moving scams can leave families susceptible to stolen items, fees that far exceed original estimates, or even their belongings being held hostage unti [Read More]

An aerial view of a sandy beach.After years of languishing in the doldrums residential real estate prices have started to revive. If you are on the fence about selling your home now is a great time to come off that fence and list your home for sale. And while you are deciding on the various aspects [Read More]

According to toRemodelingmagazines 2016 Cost vs. Value report homeowners can expect to recoup 97% of their investment in a new garage door. Attractive garage doors not only increase the curb appealof the home but can also protect the home from hurricane winds. The appearance the garage door should c [Read More]

Sinkholes.........they are an issue for property owner's in Florida especially for those who own real estate in what is known as "Sinkhole Alley" namely land in Hernando, Paso and Hillsborough counties. Interestingly, today I spotted a news video in the Wall Street Journal that shows a sinkhole open [Read More]

We are NOW HIRING and looking to add 2-3 Junior loan officers and loan officer trainees. This is a professional sales position. Candidates will be expected to take the state exam and pass the state loan originator test within 3 months of hire.Direct Lending Group, Inc is the in-house mortgage lender [Read More]

Manufactured Homes and FHAFHA does not insure manufactured homes that have been moved from one site to another. I've found confusion among some agent and even a lender or two where they have misinterpreted the HUD requirement and think that it is OK as long as a manufactured home dealer is moving th [Read More]

No surprises here. Spring Hill Units 6,7,8 and 9. Price per square foot steadily increasing over the previous 2 years.

Swimming Pools ; Clean it! A nasty, green dirty pool will need to be cleaned. Many underwriters will consider this a health hazard and require it to be sparkly blue and clean.Heating/Cooling; FHA only requires a heat source, a permanent heat source. A fireplace or wood stove is NOT a permanent heat [Read More]