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Do You Know What Your Monthly Payment Will Be Next Year?

August 01, 20251 min read


This was a big day for Nicole! As a first time home buyer, nervous about “getting it right”, she lost out on two homes she really liked. By the time she made up her mind to put in an offer, they were already under contract.

It was VERY important to her that her monthly payment stay within her comfort range and budget today AND next year. We worked closely with her lender, the amazing Jen Kraemer, @mortgage.magic.with.jen to analyze what her reassessed taxes will be and what is happening currently with home insurance. Both of those items can dramatically affect your monthly payment in your second year. She will also be sure to file for Homestead Exemption.

It was an amazing team effort! When this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Lakewood Estates, St Pete home popped up, she was 100% all in. It has a fully paid off solar system, with a huge lot of land, right next to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (one of my favorite places).

We were able to win this home for her over other offers. Negotiated getting $10K towards her closing costs and all the requested repairs.

I absolutely adore how smart & proactive Nicole was throughout the transaction. She may have lost out on a few opportunities but ended up with an even bigger WIN in the end!

If you’re ready, I’m here to help you buy, sell & invest with confidence. Whether it’s your first property or multi-million $$ portfolio, I’ve got you covered! Give me a call.

🔸Laura Marie, REALTOR® 
Helping you strategically Buy, Sell & Invest
Laura Marie Group Realty
YourHomeSo
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🔸Laura Marie, REALTOR®
Helping you Sell, Buy & Invest
Creative Real Estate Deals
Laura Marie Group @ eXp Realty
YourHomeSoldFL.com
(727) 350-7003

Laura Marie

🔸Laura Marie, REALTOR® Helping you Sell, Buy & Invest Creative Real Estate Deals Laura Marie Group @ eXp Realty YourHomeSoldFL.com (727) 350-7003

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