Buying your first home, CAN be a stressful experience.  But, I’m here to smooth the transition and give you a few tips to go by:

1.  Create a wish list.  What do you really want in a home?  In your past, did a particular home you lived in give you more pleasure, what stood out about it?  Be clear about number of bedrooms and baths, square footage and also location.  Are schools important to you?  Do you need to be near a hospital?  Would you like to have some acerage or are you a downtown dweller?

2. Hit the Internet.  www.ParadiseFoundPensacolaBeach.com  offers home valuation features and neighborhood data on trends in local markets. Use my website features to determine how a property compares with nearby, comparable properties in terms of value, actual sales prices, home features, neighborhood characteristics, and more. Match your wish list to what is in the market.

3. Work with Cynthia Tant, a real estate expert.  I will represent your best interests in location, negotiating the best offer, and closing the home of your dreams. I am a full time real estate professional and understand the Pensacola market.

4.  Get pre-qualified. You must be able to secure a loan.  Your wish list for a home will only be a wish, if you are not credit worthy.  Without a pre-qualification letter attached to your offer, the owner/bank will not consider your offer as credible. 

5. Get the complete picture before you visit. You can’t know everything about a community from an online listing. Schools, crime, and proximity to shopping and work all impact property values. We will sit down and discuss your home selections, location, and price range to match your wish list.

6. Make sure the property details are reliable. Buyers need know when a property has experienced a price change. Make sure you sign-up for my listing alerts at www.ParadiseFoundPensacolaBeach.com so you can be advised when new properties come on the market, price changes, etc.  When a house hits the market, that has been priced right, with your criteria you need to be able to act quickly.

When I work with potential buyers, I attempt to make the home buying process a happy, non-stressful event.  Give me a call at 850-393-5134 or email Cindy@Move2FLA.com and let’s go shopping for your dream home!

EastHill Pensacola

3/2             1,370 sq ft             $110,000

 Cute East Hill brick home. Must see inside! Immaculate condition with many upgrades. Spacious great room with original hardwood floors. Kitchen has tiled counter tops and a breakfast bar that opens to the living area. Nice layout with split floor plan. Beautiful master suite with walk-in closet and private bath. Master bedroom opens to an oversized yard with deck.

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EAST HILL PENSACOLA

                                           2/1         1,104 SQ FT         $89,900

East Hill Craftsman home under $90,000. This home features-new paint, original hardwood floors, tongue-n-groove ceilings in living and dining areas, remodeled bathroom, plumbed for extra bath in master bedroom area. Large fenced in back yard with storage shed. Large front porch for a swing. Twenty minutes from beaches and 10 minutes to shopping. “AS IS”. Buyer to verify all measurements.

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Top 5 places to retire

Our exclusive list examines small cities that offer big value.

By Reyhaneh Fathieh
www.usaweekend.com

With 401(k)s taking a hit, Americans are in no rush to retire now. But that doesn’t mean they’re not planning for their golden years. A recent survey of real estate agents, by Coldwell Banker, finds that many 50-somethings are buying their retirement homes now, well before they retire.

Driving trend: plummeting home prices and low interest rates. “The areas hardest hit by the recession can be prime spots for second-home seekers,” says Jim Gillespie, Coldwell Banker CEO. Among them: Cape Coral-Fort Myers in Florida, where prices have dropped 59.1% in the last year; California’s San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos area, down 29.6%; and Las Vegas-Paradise in Nevada, down 37.3%.

Below is our surprising list of the top five cities for young retirees (55 to 59), compiled exclusively for USA WEEKEND by Coldwell Banker and data experts Onboard Informatics. Rankings are weighted, in order, based on recreation, weather, health resources, crime and cost of living (in all five towns, it’s below the national average).

Buy now, retire later in these hot markets

1. Helena, Mont. (pop. 28,726): This town has a local symphony and fine-art galleries. Nature lovers can trek 1,000-plus miles of mountain and forest trails. Median home price: $191,500.

2. Pensacola, Fla. (pop. 54,283): The sun always shines on its white beaches, it’s super-safe (the crime rate is well below the national average), and the American Association baseball team boosts hometown spirit. Median home price: $137,200.

3. Creve Coeur, Mo. (pop. 16,933): Its 320-acre lake is a boating haven surrounded by picnic sites and an archery range. And St. Louis is a half-hour drive away. Median home price: $355,000.

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Pensacola Waterfront Foreclosure

EAST PENSACOLA HEIGHTS
WATERFRONT FORECLOSURE

2/1      $55,000

Condo in East Pensacola Height area. Ground floor unit is poolside and convenient to schools, airport & shopping.

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PRICE REDUCED ~ Seller Motivated ~ Well maintained, immaculate, move-in ready! Recent renovations update this 70’s home. Beautiful kitchen with maple cabinets, ceramic tile countertops and back splash, uplighting, stainless steel appliances, tile floors and eat-in dining area. New bathroom sinks, countertops, fixtures, cabinets, lighting and medicine cabinets. Nice screened-in patio with two ceiling fans and plenty of space to relax. Guest quarters offer an unattached separate living/bedroom area in the back of the home. Large pool, 36×18, with on/off timer and new liner. A 12′x10′ outdoor work shed with cement floor and shingled roof. Lush landscaping around home with a “Dog Run” and privacy fencing. Roof and AC unit new in 2004, new double pane windows in front of home 2008. Must see home for the price, come take a look. Buyer to verify all measurements. Bring offers.

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Pensacola Short sale

Nice home in Codova Park. View of Bayou Texar from living room. Neutral paint. Newer stainless steel oven and dishwasher. Wood flooring throughout living areas. Tile in kitchen and baths. Large bedrooms and lots of closet space. Nice detached brick laundry/hobby room. Fenced yard, large lot.

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PENSACOLA HOME FOR SALE

PENSACOLA HOME FOR SALE

Cute remodeled 2/1. Home comes with a stacking washer/dryer.
Good location downtown Pensacola.

Make an offer!

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3/2      1,625 sq ft     Guest Quarters     $149,700

PRICE REDUCED ~ Seller Motivated ~ Well maintained, immaculate, move-in ready! Recent renovations update this 70’s home. Beautiful kitchen with maple cabinets, ceramic tile countertops and back splash, uplighting, stainless steel appliances, tile floors and eat-in dining area. New bathroom sinks, countertops, fixtures, cabinets, lighting and medicine cabinets. Nice screened-in patio with two ceiling fans and plenty of space to relax. Guest quarters offer an unattached separate living/bedroom area in the back of the home. Large pool, 36×18, with on/off timer and new liner. A 12′x10′ outdoor work shed with cement floor and shingled roof. Lush landscaping around home with a “Dog Run” and privacy fencing. Roof and AC unit new in 2004, new double pane windows in front of home 2008. Must see home for the price, come take a look. Bring offers.

CALL/TEXT CINDY at 850-393-5134 FOR ADDITIONAL INFO.