Maria Dudley
Maria DudleyundefinedPhone: (850) 428-3338
Email: [email protected]

Maria Dudley's Blog

Posted on 12/27/2020
Planning for a Big Budget Renovation
Image by Malachi Witt from Pixabay You might think renovating a home is simple when budget isn't a factor, but when there are no limits, it's deceptively easy to become side railed. Getting off-track on a home renovation can be disastrous. You may end up with rooms that feel cavernous and impossible to fill or hallways that meander...
Budgeting
Planning
+ 1 more
Read More
Posted on 12/20/2020
Upcycling: Unique, DIY Containers for Your Garden Shed
Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay If you're like many busy gardeners, your garden shed isn't as organized as it could be. Perhaps you've been telling yourself for quite some time that you're going to get around to giving it an organizational makeover but run short on inspiration whenever you try to brainstorm a game plan....
Gardening
Storage
+ 1 more
Read More
Posted on 12/13/2020
How to Prepare for a Home Search
Before you launch a home search, it helps to prepare for the property buying journey as much as possible. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to get ready to find your dream house. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you prep for a home search. 1. Establish Homebuying Criteria If you know you...
How To Search For A Home
Buying A Home
+ 1 more
Read More
Posted on 12/06/2020
Why Should Buyers Pay Attention to Your Florida Luxury Home?
Merely listing your luxury home in Orlando, St. Augustine or any other Florida city or town is insufficient. In fact, if you fail to promote your Sunshine State luxury house to the right groups of buyers, your home may linger on the real estate market for many weeks or months. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to...
Florida
Luxury Home
+ 2 more
Read More
Posted on 11/29/2020
Florida Buyers: Should You Have Owner's Insurance?
Image by kalhh from Pixabay Is an owner's insurance policy helpful? Here's what every house or condo buyer in Florida should know. Homeowner’s Insurance: What's Covered Homeowner's insurance protects an owner from financial losses related to damage to a home and the belongings in and on the property. It also covers accidents and injuries on the property. Owners...
Home Buyers
Homeowners Insurance
+ 1 more
Read More
Posted on 11/22/2020
3 Ways Buyers Can Secure the Best Mortgage Terms
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay The perfect home is not the only thing you'll need to shop for when you want to become a homeowner. In order to get the best terms, the lowest monthly payment and a reasonable interest rate, start doing some homework now -- before you even attend your first open house. 1. Check Your...
Buyer Tips
Loan
+ 2 more
Read More
Posted on 11/15/2020
Good Faith Deposits Requirements When Purchasing Real Estate
Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay When you purchase real estate, you must put down a good faith deposit. Several factors determine how much you will need to put down, but it could be as little as $100. In order to have a valid contract, the contract must have “consideration,” or something of value exchanged for the contract. The...
Buying
Buying A Home
+ 1 more
Read More
Posted on 11/08/2020
3 Moving Costs You Need to Know About
After you buy or sell a house, you may have only a short amount of time to relocate to a new address. As such, it helps to plan ahead for moving day. Because if you start preparing for your move right away, you can budget accordingly. There are many moving costs you need to account for as you prepare...
Moving Tips
Moving
Read More
Posted on 11/01/2020
Selling Your Home as an Investment Property
Photo by fran hogan on Unsplash If you’re a homeowner considering selling your home as an investment property, timing is important. From a financial perspective, just as you probably bought strategically, you want to sell strategically too. The trick is knowing when the right time arrives. Here are four common metrics people use to determine when it's time...
Investment
Investment Property
+ 2 more
Read More
BackNext
Showing Results
205 - 216 of303