(Lake City, Florida) – Daniel Crapps, Owner and Broker of the Daniel Crapps Agency, was recently recognized at the National Association of Realtors convention in San Francisco with the presentation of the prestigious Realtor Emeritus Status in recognition of 40+ years of continuous membership in the National Association of Realtors and his lasting contribution to
Don’t Get “Pre-Qualified”! Do you want to get the best house you can for the least amount of money? Then make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position possible. Price is only one bargaining chip in the negotiations, and not necessarily the most important one. Often other terms, such as the strength of the
Mistake #1. Complacent marketing when selling a home When selling your home there are no guarantees that the ultimate buyer of your home will have simply walked through the front door. In many cases you may have to bring your home to the buyer. Effective marketing will help ensure that your property receives maximum exposure
Did you know that you can purchase investment real estate with your retirement funds? Real estate can be held within an IRA/401(k). I’ve recently attended a seminar on self-directed IRAs with The Entrust Group and I would like to share with you what I learned. Many investors don’t realize that they can use retirement funds
Some Different Reasons to Own Your Own Home You’ve probably seen lots of financial arguments about why you should own your own home rather than rent. This includes budgeting (no rent increases) and the tax savings you’ll most likely have. Now I’m going to give you some reasons you probably haven’t heard: Freedom to pursue
Saving For The Down Payment Saving funds for a down payment should be part of an overall program to get your finances in order prior to shopping for a home. This includes rounding up financial records, examining your spending habits, and setting a budget you can live with. Remember, too, that the down payment is