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Ed Kirkland is a realtor specializing in the Destin, Florida real estate market. For years Ed has made it his life's work to bring buyers and sellers together. Ed's commitment to provide elite service in the Destin home & condo market has enabled the creation of one of the premier real estate teams in Florida. Contact Ed today for more information or visit the team at www.edkirkland.com
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![]() New Urbanism on the Emerald CoastAlys Beach is a luxury resort town with stunning beach views built in styles borrowed from Bermudan, Californian, and Antiguan designs. And Rosemary Beach is a stunning community with buildings built in a style reminiscent of the West Indies and New Orleans. ![]() Five Ways to Not Get Buyers Interested in Your HouseDon't restrict yourself to items that belong in that room either, the more random the better. Don't give anyone a hint as to what the room is actually used for by the contents. ![]() How Escrow Works For YouGenerally, one of the first things that happens when the sale is in the escrow period is that the house is subject to an inspection. This practice ensures that the buyer is aware of any defects that would change their offering price, the conditions of the contract, or their desire to purchase the property. ![]() Before You Sell: Turning Your Home into TheirsBefore you list your house, make time to take a long hard look at your house with a stranger's perspective. Make a list of all the parts of a house that you will want to look at when you purchase your new house or ask a building inspector what they look for, and then check all those areas out for yourself. ![]() How to Avoid Foreclosure ScamsFortunately, there are companies out there that can help you, but there are also those that feed on people when they're most vulnerable. It's important that you only accept help from a reputable company, and not from a dishonest mortgage modification firm whose goal is to make a buck at your expense. ![]() Miami Welcomes Russian InvestorsRussian interest in Florida properties has persisted since the blockbuster $95 million sale of Donald Trump's Palm Beach mansion to a Russian billionaire last year. Not an isolated incident, Trump claims that New York and Palm Beach are targeted by the wealthiest soviet visitors. ![]() First Time Home Buyers – Low Hanging Fruit for the Right AgentDo some number crunching that demonstrates to renters how much house they could get for the same payment. Post current mortgage rates by all major banks. Open their eyes to the different ways they could subsidize their mortgage by renting out rooms in their own home. ![]() Using Biomass to Heat Your HomeCorn and pellet stoves are continually improving in design and function. While many models work best as a supplemental heat source, manufacturers are developing biomass furnaces that are both energy efficient, and able to heat the entire home. There are also new models on the market that require far less maintenance than pellet stoves that require daily ash removal and cleaning. Look for stoves that have a self-cleaning fire pot, so that you only have to clean the ash pan once a week. ![]() Divorce & the Dividing of the Marital HomeA growing number of couples who've parted ways amicably have decided to share ownership until the housing market recovers a bit. This is probably the best option, but is difficult for most people to do. In most cases, people want total separation from their ex, and to simply move on with their lives. Co-owning a house for several years would put a damper on that plan, though financially it may be your best bet. ![]() Steps to Becoming a HomeownerSo you've considered buying your own home. You have the down payment, and a decent job. Sounds great - what's holding you back? With most people, fear of the unknown keeps them from taking the first steps toward home ownership. Here are the basic things you need to know about buying a house – you'll find it's not nearly as scary as you may have thought.
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