Jim Gomez - SW Florida Realtor

According to the National Association of Realtors, inventory for homes is at its lowest since 1982, which is driving prices high while demand also stays high. This is what’s called a seller’s market.

The unusual thing is this type of market is usually experienced in the spring, but currently, it’s continuing into summer!

Who is purchasing a home or selling a home this summer?

Congratulations to my buyers for a successful close on this gulf access, canal front pool home in Cape Coral, FL.
It was a pleasure working with you!

The 4th of July is right around the corner! Do you have a favorite place to get fireworks so you can celebrate to the max? 🎆 Show some local love and tag your favorite place to get fireworks!

Oh, the tricky, tricky question of how you know what type of house you can afford.

There isn’t one simple way to figure it out, but NerdWallet suggests a good rule of thumb is using the 28% & 36% rule. This rule says you shouldn’t spend over 28% of your gross monthly income on home-related costs and 36% on total debts. (Debts include things like mortgage, credit cards, student loans, and other loans.)

But an even better rule to go by is hiring a real estate agent. 😉 They’re experienced professionals who can put you in touch with mortgage professionals to figure out a budget that works best for you.

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📚 Definition time! Today’s lexicon is “contingencies.”

A contingency (or contingency clause) is a condition or action that must be met for a real estate contract to become binding. Several contingencies can be placed on an agreement that represents various conditions, such as an appraisal contingency. Oftentimes, these can also be negotiated.

The biggest piece of advice? When receiving the final contract, make sure to review and understand everything — paying attention to details and deadlines. And if you have a professional real estate agent by your side, the process can be much less overwhelming! 🙌

This is what keeps me working hard- knowing my clients are completely satisfied with my services.

Thank you Ellen!