How do I buy and sell at the same time?

It is a juggling act, but it is doable with the right plan. The key is timing your sale and purchase so you are not stuck paying two mortgages or left without a place to live. Sometimes that means listing your current home first with a flexible closing date. Other times it means making the purchase contingent on selling your current home. There are also options like rent-backs, short-term rentals, or using equity to bridge the gap. I walk clients through each scenario and the numbers behind it.

How far in advance should I plan if I am relocating to Tampa Bay?

Ideally, start planning three to six months in advance. That gives you time to research neighborhoods, get pre-approved for financing, schedule home tours, and arrange moving logistics. If you are selling a home in another state, I can coordinate with your local agent so the timing is more controlled and you are not stuck in limbo between closings.

How long does it usually take to close in Tampa Bay?

Most closings in the Tampa Bay area take 30 to 45 days from contract to keys in hand. Cash deals can close in under two weeks, while VA, FHA, and conventional loans often take closer to 45 days. The biggest factors affecting the timeline are financing, inspections, repairs when necessary, and appraisal. I help keep the process moving by coordinating directly with lenders, inspectors, and title companies.

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The housing experts are ALWAYS wrong

I react to predictions of six Fed cuts in 2024 and discuss how expectations can influence buyers and sellers.

Published December 18, 2023 · 0:52

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This is a dated market opinion. The expected cuts, timing, and suggested concessions in the recording should not be used as today's outlook or an offer strategy without fresh evidence.

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[00:00] nobody trusts the housing experts anymore I mean uh if you go back to 2005 6 and seven you'll find they all got it wrong on the biggest one ever or you know like the fed maybe they were just lying manipulating data or just completely inept if you're listening to mainstream media now or cable television

[00:13] you have a 0% chance of timing the market right but that being said let's listen to the top experts so I am going to share an artic article from Bigger Pockets right now so the FED will Cut Rate six times in 2024 say the top firm and uh they're projecting 150 basis points of cuts in 2024 I do think there

[00:31] will be Cuts just knowing what the FED does uh that's six cuts at 25 per cut um and you know we're depending on when they start we're probably not going to see much movement in the housing market until around end of summer uh and that you that's basically you have until then to get your $30,000 worth of concessions

[00:49] and reductions on your next deal

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