She Wanted a Downtown St. Petersburg, FL Condo - Here's Why She's Thrilled She Didn't Buy One
When Linda & I first met, she KNEW she wanted a downtown St. Petersburg, FL condo!
➡️ We sat down for a game plan/strategy consultation. Together we uncover your wants, needs & deal breakers. Financially, physically & location. We clarify what the really important items for you now & in the future.
What she really wanted became very clear:
➡️ She wanted to reduce her monthly overhead.
She quickly found out that you can’t buy a downtown St. Pete condo AND reduce your monthly overhead.
➡️ She was still very nervous about buying a house as she had a very bad house experience in 2008. She was open to learning about different options.
➡️ Her long-term goal is to buy a property that reduces her monthly overhead, allows her more freedom to travel, brings in rent AND is a good long-term investment.
We had to pivot a lot from her original request because the cost of living downtown or super close was too expensive.
🌟 We found a superb opportunity in a nice neighborhood that put her 8 minutes to downtown St. Pete, FL. It reduces her monthly overhead, allows her to have rental income AND freedom to travel!
BONUS: A beautiful backyard for her pup to enjoy, located in a neighborhood that is QUICKLY appreciating in value!
➡️ The moral of the story is, you have to get clear on your goals, work with a professional, who actually listens to you and cares, who will guide you to what opportunities are currently available.
✅ She got the property under appraised value
✅ She got a full $11,000 towards her closing cost
✅ She got money toward some renovations that she needed to do after closing
✅ She got all of the repairs she needed for a clear four point insurance inspection
➡️ AND …….. Let’s talk about mortgages. Did you know that if you meet certain criteria you can still qualify for first-time home buyer benefits even if you’ve owned a home before?
That’s exactly what Jen Kraemer, @mortage.magic.with.jen did for my client. After selling her first home years ago, Linda re-qualified and purchased again with just 3% DOWN.
Be sure to reach out to Jen and see what options she has for you. Different scenarios need different types of loans to create success. Having relationships with different mortgage brokers creates win, win for you.
🌟Working with us isn't just a transaction; it's a partnership where your dreams meet our expertise.
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!
🔸Laura Marie, REALTOR®
Helping you strategically Buy, Sell & Invest
Laura Marie Group @ eXp Realty
YourHomeSoldFL.com
(727) 350-7003
