Are you getting bad vibes from your real estate agent? When you’re trying to sell your home, the last thing you want is a pushy real estate agent who’s either not helping to sell your home at all… or trying to get you to accept every offer, no matter what it is. Sadly… some real … Continued
Are you trying to sell your home at a bad time of year? You might not know this, but real estate markets fluctuate significantly from season to season, month to month, and even year to year. And we’re not just talking about the nationwide market, but even just our market here in Bradenton fluctuates dramatically. … Continued
Are you struggling through the probate process? Unfortunately, probate is often more complex and convoluted than it needs to be. But at Manatee, we’ve helped homeowners in almost every situation (including probate) to navigate challenges and sell their home. So we thought we’d share some information with you about the probate process so that you … Continued
Are contractors botching the work on your home? This happens wayyy too often. Some contractors think that they can do poor quality work and get away with it. Unfortunately, they usually do get away with it… And sometimes the best thing you can do is fire them before they do more damage to your home. … Continued
Does your house have mold? Not only can mold damage your house… it can also make the people living there sick if it’s not taken care of. At the same time, finding the mold and getting rid of it can be tedious and expensive. At Manatee, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners deal with a … Continued
Do you need to move because of a job change? While furthering your career or getting a new job can be exciting, the process of actually moving is sometimes stressful and overwhelming. You have to pack, market and sell your home, and coordinate everything with your new job. To make the process as simple as … Continued
Are you tired of paying for maintenance on your home? Well… you’re not the only one. Aging is hard on properties — and homeowners can end up spending a lot of money fixing up a home that’s outdated or in ill repair. Unfortunately, it seems like after you fix one problem… another problem is just … Continued
Don’t like the area where you’re living? Neighborhoods are like living organisms — they change and adapt with time. Unfortunately, they don’t always change for the better… sometimes they become less desirable. At Manatee, for instance, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners who purchased a home in a great neighborhood… but then that area … Continued
Trying to get rid of asbestos? Before 1980, asbestos was commonly used in a lot of different home-building materials. This means, if you have an older home, it’s likely that the ceiling, wall plasters, wallboard, floor, and even ceiling have asbestos in them. On its own, this isn’t a problem. But it BECOMES a problem … Continued
Trying to update your home so you can sell on the MLS? Awesome! But it can be hard to know what to fix, what to upgrade, and what to leave alone. After all, you don’t want to spend more money than you need to get your home ready for buyers. At Manatee, we’ve helped a … Continued
Many people don’t know that they can sell their house as-is, for a fair cash price, in just 2 weeks… But they — and YOU — can. In fact, we’ve worked with tons of home sellers in Bradenton, to help them sell their home quickly. Some of them were struggling through a messy divorce, some … Continued
Unsure of what to do after inheriting a house? We get it. While you’re grateful to be on the person’s will, inheriting a home comes with a lot of unexpected responsibilities. For example, you’ll now be responsible for taxes, insurance, and any leftover debt. Fortunately, at Manatee we’ve worked with a lot of people in … Continued
Dealing with debt can be a real pain.
But did you know that most people struggle with debt?
The average American now has $38,000 in personal debt, not including their mortgage payment.
Crazy, right?
So we thought it would be appropriate to share some quick tips about how to get out of debt… faster.
Are you trying to sell a home with structural damage? While you can try to make your house look pretty for potential buyers, most real estate agents are trained to spot the telltale signs of structural damage (sagging floors, uneven walls, cracks in the foundation, etc) and they will discourage their clients from following through … Continued
Trying to sell a house with bad electrical wiring? You might be surprised to learn that, in one survey, 20% of people listed this as the biggest challenge to owning a home. In some cases, the electrical wiring doesn’t allow for power to part of the home… in other cases, the wiring is downright dangerous. … Continued
