Decisions about buying a home are highly emotional and with emotions so strong, it's important that you still take care to protect this important investment. Read more...
The concept of who represents whom can be very confusing. We'll try to make it as clear as possible here. There are three types of real estate agency available to a buyer in Florida. Read more...
Make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position possible. Get a full approval from a lender, conditioned only upon a contract and satisfactory appraisal. This differs from a prequalification in that the information you are submitting to the lender is verified and underwritten. Read more...
The sales agent in a model home works for the Builder. Their job is to get the highest price and best terms and conditions for the builder, not you. If you don't have a buyer's agent working on your side, you are not represented. Read more...
Six Potential Pitfalls To Avoid
Foreclosures and short-sales are the buzz-words in today’s Orlando real estate market and Florida is one of the top three states for foreclosures in the country. Bank-owned properties can offer tremendous bargains for real estate buyers, both for investors and those looking for a home to use as their primary residence. Read more...
Find out why smarter home buyers are choosing Doug Packard when buying a home in the Orlando area. Read more...
Due to frequent work relocations, we have worked with a significant number of realtors as both buyers and sellers in widely varying markets. Many realtors did a good job for us. One, however, clearly distinguished himself as being in a complete league of his own. That person was Doug Packard.
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