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Most people going through a divorce assume that selling the house means splitting money. That’s not always how it works. If you bought near the top of the market, refinanced heavily, or the home’s value has pulled back since you purchased, there may be very little left after the mortgage is paid off and the … Read more
You accept an offer, get under contract, and everything is moving forward. Then the appraisal comes back lower than the purchase price. The deal isn’t dead yet, but you’re about to have a different kind of conversation. A low home appraisal is one of the situations sellers ask me about most right now, especially as … Read more
Selling one home and buying another at the same time sounds complicated because it is. You don’t want to list your house, get an offer, and then scramble to find something smaller in a market you haven’t even looked at yet. And you don’t want to find a place you love and then feel like … Read more
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
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