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Your Complete Guide to Orlando Real Estate
Real estate and relocation is our specialty. If you’re looking for homes in the Orlando area or for general information on the local market and neighborhoods, you’ve come to the right place. Most of the information on the internet generated by real estate people is routine fluff. Either it’s “all-about-me” websites or pretty pictures with very little useful information. You won’t find that here.
Instead, White Gate Realty is a fast and friendly way to check out the real real estate marketplace in the Orlando-area. We’ll actually teach you things that will help you make informed decisions and improve your results. Information you can really use, and it’s always up-to-date.
Orlando Real Estate and “Best Neighborhood” Guide
When you buy a home, you buy the neighborhood as well. And neighborhoods matter. We understand the towns, communities, and neighborhoods that compose the Orlando real estate market, and we can help you find the ideal one for you. White Gate Realty is here to help you navigate these communities. Best of all, broker, Jon White provides his own personal insight on each of the area's residential neighborhoods. You’ll learn about such things as: neighborhood traffic conditions, commute distances, nearby schools, general community info, and much more. Easy links are provided for you to see each neighborhood’s homes listed for sale in the Orlando MLS.
In a recent study by the Wadley-Donavan Group, Seminole County was found to have the best quality of life in the Orlando area. Seminole County’s median income is the highest in the state of Florida and the schools consistently rank as one of the top three in the state of Florida and top 100 in the nation. Lake Mary, one of Seminole County’s cities, was recently named the #4 best place to live in the U.S. by CNN/Money Magazine. (See article) Information on neighborhoods and homes in Lake Mary and other Seminole County communities such as Longwood, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Sanford, and Altamonte Springs is right at your fingertips in our MLS neighborhood guide.
Need to be closer to the attractions or need to be on the southwest side of Orlando? Then research neighborhoods and homes for sale in the Dr. Phillips/Bay Hill or Windermere areas. If you prefer quaint small-town life but with an air of sophistication and proximity to downtown Orlando, then check out the Winter Park real estate scene. It’s all here in one convenient place. Every home on the market in the Orlando area can be found on this site.
Your Trusted Broker, Agent And Advisor
As a former banker, business owner, radio host and 8 year veteran of the Orlando real estate market, Jon White knows all the ins and outs, ups and downs of the marketplace. From the initial plan of finding your dream home to the technical and legal contract details, he’ll help you manage your way through it all, always looking out for you and your interests. Bottom line, we don’t sell homes. Our clients buy their homes, they use the best information, they do it with confidence, and they buy them right!
Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate.
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Consider What You Should Know Before You Buy:
FACT:
VIP Buyer Program
We will commit to finding you the best home for your needs, negotiated at
the lowest price and secured with the best financing available – and we’ll
do it free of charge to you, with your convenience and service satisfaction
as our priority.
(Click Here to Get Started).
FACT: Mortgage Loan Pre-Approval
We’ll help you pre-qualify for your loan and access special financing with a FREE Home Loan Pre-Approval. With this process you will:
• You know exactly how much home you can afford
• You get the best financing
• You can make a stronger, better positioned offer, even if another, conditional offer comes in at the same or a higher price
FACT:
The Closing Process
Once you have found the home you want to buy, there are several additional
steps you need to take to close the sale after the purchase and sale
agreements have been signed.
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Here for Details).
FACT: Glossary of Common Real Estate Terms
Terms, phrases and other legalese to help you understand the contracts and speech of those involved in your transaction. (Click Here for Details).
FACT:
Mistakes NOT to make when buying a home
Our list shows categories of common mistakes buyers often made when looking
for a home.
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Here for Details).
**We must have an E-mail or Phone to fulfill your request. Thank you for your interest in our services. We are here to help with all your real estate needs. Do not hesitate to contact us with any question or concerns.
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Mortgage Application Checklist Here is a list of information and documents you will need when you apply for a home loan:
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The Closing ProcessOnce you have found the home you want to buy, there are several additional steps you need to take to close the sale after the purchase and sale agreements have been signed. Step 1 Contingency removal: The most common contingencies are inspection, financing and the sale of your current home. These conditions must be removed or waived in writing before the sale on your new home can close.Step 2 Appraisal and title report: Your lender requires a formal appraisal to confirm the value of the home you’re buying, to use as collateral to secure the loan. The title report ensures that the seller has clear title to the property and has the right to transfer ownership to you.Step 3 Prepare closing documents: Escrow service companies or real estate attorneys prepare documents that confirm the transaction, prorate funds, etc.Step 4 Signing of closing documents: Although both parties may have signed closing documents and deposited funds, the sale actually closes when the deed is recorded and the proceeds are available to the seller.Step 5 Signed documents go to the lender for final review.Step 6 The deed is recorded and funds disbursed.Step 7 The seller receives the proceeds and the moving van arrives.Step 8 You get the keys to your new home!There are many opportunities for surprises or delays in a transaction. Part of my expertise is in troubleshooting problems that arise in the closing process, and anticipating and preparing for potential problems before they arise.Please e-mail or call me any time if you have questions or would like more information about the closing process.
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Glossary of Real Estate Terms Addendum (Addenda): Written attachment(s) to the Purchase & Sale Agreement. Agency: The relationship that a real estate agent has with a customer or client. Buyer Broker: An agent who represents the buyer in a transaction. CMA: Comparable Market Analysis, or an informed opinion of a home’s value. Comps: Properties used as” comparables” on a CMA. Disclosure: Verbal and/or written communication regarding agency, property condition, etc. Down payment: Initial investment on a home loan. EM deposit: Earnest money deposit or good-faith deposit provided as consideration when a buyer offers a contract to a seller. FHA: A type of loan or financing that is insured by the government. Key box: MLS electronic key which allows agents access to listed properties. List (Listing): When a seller signs a listing agreement with a broker to market their property. Listing Agent: An agent who takes a listing on behalf of the broker. Lock-box: Another term for a key box. Lock-in: A term to obtain or “lock in” the interest rate at the current rate. MLS: Multiple Listing Service. An organization that distributes information on properties listed by MLS member brokers. Property Profile: An informational/fact sheet about a property on the market. Purchase and Sale Agreement: A contract between a buyer and a seller to purchase real property. Transaction: A listing sold or the sale of real property. VA: A type of loan or financing that is made available to military veterans and guaranteed by the government. This list is by no means exhaustive. There are many more terms, but these are many of the most common. |
Mistakes NOT to make when buying a home
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Thank you for your interest in our services. We are here to help with all your real estate needs. Do not hesitate to contact us with any question or concerns.
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