So you’ve recently tackled the world of social media to help grow your business. You have a flourishing Facebook page and the leads are starting to roll in. We all know Facebook has many benefits as it is easy to…
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Instagram 101 for Realtors
Tagged with: Instagram, marketing, networking, Real Estate, Realtor, Social Media
Posted in General, Real Estate, Social Media
Posted in General, Real Estate, Social Media
Tips on Selecting the Right Realtor
Selecting a Realtor for the sale or purchase of your home is a big decision. Just because someone passed the real estate exam does not mean they are a good fit for your transaction. With so many to choose…
Why You Should Use a Realtor to Sell Your Home
You have to spend money to make money. This is a phrase we have heard all of our lives but some of us choose to ignore this piece of advice and go the cheaper route. What if I told…
What to do After Your Offer is Accepted
Congratulations! After negotiation and maybe a few tears, your offer was finally accepted on your perfect home. Before you pop that bottle of champagne, make sure you follow these next steps. After all, the battle is only half over.…
Tagged with: Closing, First-time home buyers, Real Estate, Realtor, Title Company, title insurance
Posted in First Time Home Buyer, General, Mortgage, Real Estate, Title insurance
Posted in First Time Home Buyer, General, Mortgage, Real Estate, Title insurance
Buyer (and Seller and Realtor) Beware: Scams and Frauds
Every time you build a better mousetrap, someone goes and builds a better mouse. The history of closings scams is long and illustrious. Back in the last recession, scammers would bring counterfeited cashier’s checks to a closing and stiff title…
Do’s and Don’t’s of DIY: When to Call a Pro
With all the do-it-yourself shows, magazines, and websites out there, it’s easy for any homeowner to get caught up in plans to completely transform their home. There are times when nothing equals the satisfaction of a really well-done DIY. However,…
Tips for Home Security When You’re Away
Summer’s a great time for road trips and vacations, and it’s also a great time for break-ins and burglaries. Jacksonville State University pinpoints the most popular months for burglaries as July and August, and that the most popular time of…
Five Reasons Your Electric Bill is Sky-High and Five Things to Do About It
Ah, the first electrical bill of summer. The jolt. The shock. The cold chills as you contemplate the damage to your piggy bank. There are reasons your bill is so high, and there are things you can do about it.…
FLORIDA NICELY REPRESENTED ON WELL-BEING LIST
Should we be surprised that several Gulf Coast communities in Florida have the highest well-being in the country? According to the Gallup-Healthways State of American Well-Being 2015 Community Rankings list released this past Tuesday, three Sunshine State communities ranked at…
ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS, BUT…
As we always like to do at this time of year, the First International Title family would like to wish you and yours an enjoyable holiday season. Here’s hoping we’re all surrounded by family and friends, while sharing some wonderful…
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