How much does it cost to close on a home sale in Florida?

Most sellers come into a listing conversation focused on what their home will sell for. That number matters. But the number that should drive your decision is the one that comes after all the fees clear at closing. Knowing the seller closing costs in Florida before you commit to anything is one of the most … Read more

What happens to the mortgage when you sell your house in a divorce?

Norma is a REALTOR®, not a divorce attorney or CPA. This post explains how the home sale process works in general terms. For legal and financial guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified professional. Before people start thinking about list price or timeline when they’re selling their house in a divorce, they usually want … Read more

Are you emotionally ready to right-size?

Most people who are thinking about right-sizing aren’t asking whether the market is good. They’re asking whether they’re ready. It’s a quieter question. You walk through the house. You stop in a room that hasn’t been used for years. You think about the yard, the stairs, the square footage that made sense when life looked … Read more

Selling the house in a divorce: a step-by-step look at how it works

divorce home sale woman reviewing documents

Also worth reading: One person is ready to sell, the other isn’t – here’s what the law says At some point in a divorce, when there’s a house involved, someone asks: so how does this actually work? It’s a reasonable question, and the answer is both simpler and more complicated than most people expect. A … Read more

What happens after you accept an offer?

home under contract seller signing paperwork

The moment you have a home under contract, something shifts. The house still belongs to you, but it doesn’t quite feel that way anymore. You stop making plans around it. You start imagining life on the other side. And then the calls start: the inspector is scheduling, the buyer’s lender wants documents, your agent is … Read more