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  The holidays are upon us once again! We're so excited to be spending a cozy Thanksgiving with our family this year. For those who are visiting friends and family for the holiday, allow me to offer a refresher in  Southwest Florida Holiday Dinner Etiquette . Please review this guide carefully - it will help you make the most of your time with us. Or, if you're a seasoned Floridian, tell me what I've missed. I’d love your feedback! Dress Appropriately for the Occasion Labor Day has come and gone, so be sure your flip-flops and sandals are a suitable fall color such as yellow, orange, or brown. If you have a holiday sweater, feel free to throw it on over your swimsuit. Bring along a t-shirt as well, though; you'll want something more comfortable when the temperature reaches the high 70s. Finally, festive sunglasses must be Thanksgiving themed. Save the Christmas themed beach gear for December! Be a Welcome and Welcoming Guest Guests should never arrive empty handed. Cons...

But I Was Pre-Approved! Preview Text: Pre-Approval is not the final word in securing a loan. Learn how you can avoid having your loan application denied by underwriters. Is Your Loan Application at Risk of Being Denied? You’ve been Pre-Approved for a mortgage. You're basically done, right? Not quite. Your loan goes to an Underwriter next -  where the final decision is truly made. There may still be reasons why the underwriter would deny the loan. Let's talk about them! Bottom Line There is no substitute for an experienced lender who lives, works, and plays in our community. As an active and successful real estate professional, I’ve been able to develop strong relationships with well-respected mortgage lenders in SW Florida. If you're shopping for a home, or planning to refinance your current home, I'd be pleased to introduce you to Tim Hart with VanDyk Mortgage. When you meet Tim, you'll instantly know you're in good hands. You have my word. Want ...

September 2024 - Single Family Homes This past weekend, as I was rummaging through my garage in search of seasonal decorations, it was suggested to me that mid-October was “too early” to begin preparing for the holidays.   The same individuals have implied that February is too early to plan Easter dinner, that May is too early to send out July 4th barbecue invitations, and that Trick-or-Treat candy need not be purchased in early September. Nonsense, I say! When you are excited about something, it is never too early to start dreaming… and planning! How about you? What are you excited about? Maybe your growing family is ready for more space. Maybe you have the opportunity to move closer to friends and family. Maybe you are finally in a position to buy your sunny, SW Florida retreat. Whatever you are looking forward to, I would love to help turn that dream into reality. Reach out to me today, and we can plan together. Call Now! Verna “V” Regler 239.671.7279

Be Safe When Selling Your Home Protect yourself and your property by learning to identify trustworthy partners in your real estate transactions. Be Safe When Selling Your Home *|TAGGED:Geofarm 525,Geofarm 525 Extended,Geofarm Horizon|* Selling your home should be easy. In a perfect world, it would be. But in a buyers’ market, scammers have begun to target sellers who are eager to move. Take a moment to read about common scams and red flags before considering any offers. Protect yourself and your property by learning to identify trustworthy partners in your real estate transactions. *|END:TAGGED|* Printer Friendly Version Common Scams Most attempts at real estate fraud will fall into a few categories. Become familiar with these tricks, and you will easily avoid them. Bogus Investor An “investor” contacts you, offering to buy your home. They offer less than market value, but promise an immediate sale. Using high pressure tactics, they convince you to sign a contract tha...

The Best Time To Buy Anyone who has ever planned a major purchase knows - it’s important to get the timing right. What does that mean for you and your home search? Are You Ready For The Best Time To Buy? I’m excited to share that the sixth annual Realtor.com report is in. Nationwide, the best time to buy may be next week. But here in SW Florida, the best time to buy your dream home is in early November! Are you ready? What We Know Anyone who has ever planned a major purchase knows - it’s important to get the timing right. Interest rates are falling. Buyer demand is low. And the most favorable time of year for buyers in sunny SW Florida is fast approaching. So, what does that mean for you and your home search? 37.7% Less competition from other buyers Buyer demand has slowed compared to recent years. In SW Florida, buyer interest is at its lowest during the first week in November. 17.5% More homes for sale than the yearly average While buyer demand has slowed, sellers rem...