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HOA Estoppel Letters | A Sometimes High & Unexpected Home Selling Expense

When you sell your home, you provide the buyer a warranty deed, which guarantees that you hold clear title to the property and that you have the right to sell it. Your guarantee is backed up by a title insurance policy, which you purchase as a closing expense and provide to the buyers and their lender. Before a title company will issue a policy, they ensure that in-fact there are no liens or encumbrances on the property, such as a mortgage loan, city municipal lien, or mechanic’s lien, and that home owners’ association (HOA) dues are paid in full.

Finding a Rental Home in Central Florida

February 29, 2020

Our REALTORs® and brokerage do not work with rental homes* nor in property management, and regret that we can not assist people looking for homes to rent. We have put together the information below. We hope you find it helpful. When you are ready to purchase a home or know someone looking to buy or sell, we would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.

Relative Humidity – An Important Factor for Good Indoor Air Quality

I retired in 2012 after twenty-four years as a pharmacist in central Florida. As we got into the winter season every year, I have had plenty of requests for humidifiers, mostly from parents of sick children. While it’s almost a tradition to run a humidifier for a sick child, especially in the winter months, it can at times be counter-productive and make things worse.

I’m at the Closing Table – Why Can’t I Have My Keys??

Often buyers and sellers are surprised by some of the issues that can pop up within the last few days before closing. Sudden difficulties when you feel like you’re right at the finish line can make what was otherwise a smooth transaction feel like a nightmare. On the Jean Scott Team, we pride ourselves in doing everything we can to prepare our clients for any possible scenario – one of the hurdles most often unexpected is funding.

How We Make YOUR HOME Stand Out in the Market

September 1, 2017

After selling over 1,100 homes, we can confidently say that we know what it takes to get your home maximum exposure and capture top dollar in the real estate market! No matter your situation, time frame, or home condition, we have strategies to help with your home sale at an opportune time for you and your family.