Buyer Questions

A conventional loan depends on the building, not just you. See what Fannie Mae checks in a condo project and what to ask your lender before you make an offer.

Since the 2024 NAR settlement, buyers sign a written agreement before touring homes. Here is what it must say, what stays negotiable, and what to ask first.

A HECM for Purchase lets buyers 62+ skip monthly loan payments but still needs cash at closing. Here is what to check before you make an offer.

Foreclosure sales are rising in Sarasota and Manatee. Here is what buyers should check about auctions, liens, and occupants before bidding.

A hurricane hits before closing. Florida’s standard contract uses a 1.5% repair line and a 125% escrow. Here is what buyers and sellers should know.

Find out how to confirm an owner’s title policy in Florida, what your closing paperwork can show, and whom to ask for a copy.

Cash paid for most Sarasota condo and townhome closings in August. Here is how a financed buyer can still write a competitive offer.

Florida’s standard contract cash option has no financing contingency; ask the seller to clarify any cash-only listing conditions.