Buyer Resources
Title Companies
Title Insights, Deidre L. Gurney, Title Agent; 13057 W. Lindbaugh Avenue, Suite 101, Tampa, FL 33626; Phone: 813-336-4699, Email: Deidre@eTitleInsights.com; www.eTitleInsights.com
AWS Title Services, LLC, Ashley Wait-Woodcock, FL Licensed Title Agent, 5326 Van Dyke Road, Lutz, FL 33558, Phone: 813-908-6800, Email: Ashley@AWSTitle.com; www.AWSTitle.com
National Title Solutions, Inc., Gretchen Sheaffer, Account Representative, 13139 W. Linebaugh Ave, Suite 204, Tampa, FL 33626, Cell: 561-562-0030, Email: gsheaffer@ntsnational.com; www.ntsflorida.com.
Baxter Title Corporation, Chad Williams, offices located in Largo, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Crystal River; Phone: 727-272-5659, Email: Chad@baxtertitle.com; www.baxtertitle.com
SPECIAL FREE SERVICE:
All of our customers, both buyers and sellers, will receive a FREE Air Duct Sanitation of the AC Unit by Hudson Duct Cleaning, paid at closing.
Financing
- Tina Gordon, Preferred Lending Services, Tina.Gordon@flpls.com Cell: 904-334-9391; www.YourMortgageGalFlorida.com
- Anthony (Tony) Mosco, Pioneer Mortgage Funding, Inc., amosco@pmfmortgage.com, Cell: 813-599-3533, www.tpamortgage.com
- Anthony Arnold, A3 Mortgage, Anthony@a3mtg.com Cell: 813-360-1330; www.a3mtg.com
Mortgage Calculators
A mortgage calculator can help you understand your principle, interest, taxes, and insurance.
Closing Costs
There are certain standard fees related to closing the sale of a house. These fees are commonly divided between the buyer and seller, as noted in the sales contract. Many are conventional, but there are nuances to each, so you’ll want a real estate expert in Florida to help lead you through the transaction.
Buyers: When purchasing a home in Central Florida, you will be given a “Loan Estimate” (LE) of closing costs within three days of submitting your loan application. The estimate is based on the loan officer’s past experiences and is required to be within a suitable range so you’re not astonished when you reach the closing appointment. We’ll be happy to look at the LE with you, answering your questions and highlighting any estimates in question.
Sellers: As we hammer out your sale, not only will we work to get the very best sales price, but we’ll also campaign for lower closing costs. And once we’ve arrived at an agreement, we’ll give a detailed list of the closing costs so you are aware of exactly where your money is going.
Costs pertaining to your loan to be paid at closing
- Points (optional)
- Appraisal Fee
- Credit Report
- Interest Payment
- Escrow Account
At closing, the following taxes are usually paid
- Property Taxes
- Transfer Taxes and Recording Fees
Insurance fees due at closing
- Homeowners Insurance
- Flood or Quake Insurance (optional)
- Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) (optional)
- Title Insurance
Home Inspections
- Tom & Melody Wells, Home Sweet Home Inspection Services, LLC, Ph: 863-324-5349, hshinspectionservices@hotmail.com, www.hshinspect.com
- Stephen Kocian, Steve’s Inspection Services, Ph: 727-698-5802, Stevesinspects@gmail.com, www.stevesinspections.com
Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
- Daryl Stidham, IInsure, Daryl@iinsurenow.com, Cell: 813-600-5900, www.iinsurenow.com
- Patty Taylor, All Insurance Florida, Patty@allinsuranceflorida.com, Cell: 813-777-0675
- Todd McCotter, Guided Insurance Solutions, Todd.mccotter@guidedsolutions.com, Ph. 813-683-5606
Insurance Advisors
- Sherri Kelley, SK Insurance, sherri@sherrikelleyinsuranceadvisor.com, Cell: 561-373-2802, www.sherrikelleyinsuranceadvisor.com
- Ted Whelan, Whelan Insurance Group, LLC, TedW@WhelanInsuranceGroup.com, Cell: 813-416-2380, www.WhelanInsuranceGroup.com
Recommended Vendors
We have resources for AC, Heating, Plumbing, Electrical, Movers, Legal Assistance, CPA, Financial Investments, Medicare Advisors, Roofing Companies… and much more. It just depends on your location! Whatever your need, we can put you in touch with the right person.
Pool Services
- Richard Minton, Penny Rich Pools, Inc., Ph. 727-422-6559
- Steven Wesson, Lifestyle Pool Care, Ph. 863-207-4157, Lifestylepoolcare@aol.com
Moving Companies
- Two Men & a Truck, Ph. 877-720-0411, www.twomenandatruck.com
- Alexis Musinski, consultant of College Hunks, Alexis.Musinski@CHHJ.com, Ph. 813-847-3227, www.CollegeHunks.com
Pest Control
- Country Boy Pest Control, Ph. 863-356-1616, www.Countryboypestcontrol.com
- HomeTeam Pest Defense, Ph. 813-886-4700, www.PestDefense.com
Handymen
- Mr. Handyman, Ph. 813-359-9828
- Guzman Handiman, LLC, Ph. 740-215-0878
Senior Resources
- AARP, www.aarp.org
- American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), www.seniorhousing.org
- Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist, www.crtscertification.com
- HUD Certified HECM Counselors, https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hecm_agency_look.cfm
- National Aging In Place Council, www.ageinplace.org
- National Association of Senior Move Managers, www.nasmm.org