Home Buying 101: Everything the First-Time Buyer Needs to Know

Homeownership has many advantages. It gives you greater privacy, allows for predictable monthly costs, and can serve as a nest egg for the future (since property values tend to increase). If you're new to the real estate market, let the below guidelines, brought to you by 30A Local Properties, prepare you for a successful property purchase. Stay within your financial capabilities Unless you have a significant amount of money saved, odds are you will have to take out a loan to afford a house of your own. To get a mortgage, you will still have to make a down payment. Per Forbes, the … Continue reading...

How to Handle the Top Challenges of Buying a Home

Photo via Pexels How to Handle the Top Challenges of Buying a Home Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or you’ve been around the block a few times, you should always expect to encounter a few obstacles in the buying process. These issues can delay your purchase, cause financial trouble, or create headaches down the line. The good news is that working with a reputable real estate company, such as 30A Local Properties, can help you avoid potential problems and ensure your home buying process goes as smoothly as possible. Here are some other effective ways to sidestep barriers in your search … Continue reading...

3 Signs You’re Ready to Move to Florida in 2021

Despite all the uncertainty of the pandemic, the real estate market in Florida continues to flourish. Warm weather, a diverse population, competitive school systems, and a lively food scene are among the top reasons why people choose to relocate to the Sunshine State. For these benefits and more (like today’s record-low interest rates and tax advantages), you may feel compelled now more than ever to become a Florida homeowner. If you’ve been considering a move, the new year might be the perfect time to close on your dream home in Florida. Even if you’re hesitant about making the move, here … Continue reading...

How To Start a Home-Based Business Without Breaking the Bank

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Conventional wisdom says that you have to have money to make money. While having a large sum available certainly doesn't hurt, it is possible to start a home-based business on a budget. Here a few tips to get started. Find the Right Idea Operating your new business out of your home already gives you a leg up because you do not need to pay for a separate workspace. However, you will still need to make some purchases to get your business going. It will be much easier to stay within your budget if you pick a business idea that does not come with hefty startup costs. Consider Buying a … Continue reading...

7 Tips for a More Efficient Dishwasher

7 Tips for a More Efficient Dishwasher

Most times dishwashers operate normally. Other times they may experience problems with no apparent cause. To help keep your unit running smoothly consider these seven tips. Clean the filter. It’s very important to keep the filter inside your dishwasher clean. To clean it pull the lower rack inside your unit forward and you’ll find the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher. You’ll first have to remove the filter door—do so by turning the filter counterclockwise. Next, remove the filter. Rinse the filter and filter door with clean water and use a toothbrush to get rid of any food … Continue reading...

3 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW for Pest Control in Your 30A Home

3 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW for Pest Control in Your 30A Home

You don’t want to think about bugs and creepy-crawlies inside your home – nobody does. But are you being proactive enough about your pest control efforts? Short of hiring a pest control service, here’s what you can do to keep bugs and the things that eat them out of your home. 3 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW for Pest Control For some people, pest control is as simple as calling an exterminator after discovering unwelcome guests in their homes. However, here are a few things you can do to help your exterminator before a couple of bugs turn into a big problem: Keep your landscaping under … Continue reading...

Why Are There Cobwebs in Your House?

Why Are There Cobwebs in Your House?

If you’re like many people, you’re prepping your front porch for Halloween with all kinds of fabulous decor – including fake cobwebs. But what about the real ones? Here’s what you need to know. Why Are There Cobwebs in Your House? Cobwebs are different from spiderwebs, but they still come from spiders. And there’s a good chance that no matter how many times you sweep out the corners of your ceiling with a broom, they’re going to come back repeatedly. In order to understand why there are cobwebs in your house, you first have to know what they really are. What Are Cobwebs? Cobwebs are – for … Continue reading...

4 Things No One Tells You About Farmhouse Sinks

4 Things No One Tells You About Farmhouse Sinks

The modern farmhouse is the perfect marriage of modern style and rustic charm, and in the kitchen farmhouse sinks are characteristic of this design. But even if you don’t have a modern farmhouse-style home you can still enjoy a farmhouse sink. If you’re thinking about upgrading to one, though, there are four important things you should know. They May Stain and Chip White porcelain farmhouse sinks have a classic look that can complement most kitchen designs, but they’re highly likely to stain. Scrubbing the sink with a mild abrasive like baking soda, however, will help clean away stains … Continue reading...

3 Myths About House Pests in Florida That Most People Believe

3 Myths About House Pests in Florida That Most People Believe

If you’re like most people living in Florida, you know that we have our fair share of bugs and creepy-crawlies. But have you fallen prey to these three common myths? 3 Myths About House Pests in Florida That Most People Believe Nobody wants to think about pests. If you see too many bugs, you call an exterminator – end of story, right? That’s typically the way it goes, but check out these three common myths about house pests in Florida that most people believe (and why they’re wrong). Your house must be filthy if you have a pest problem. Seeing one pest doesn’t necessarily mean there … Continue reading...

6 Steps to Know When Applying for a Mortgage

6 Steps to Know When Applying for a Mortgage

If you’re thinking about purchasing a home here’s what you can expect, in a nutshell, during the mortgage application process. Know Your Budget To determine how much house you can comfortably afford you can make use of home affordability calculators available online. You’ll need a tally of your total monthly debts, and your annual income. If there’s a home in particular that you’re interested in you can input the listing price into a monthly mortgage calculator to see if it fits within your budget. It’s always good to have a clear budget in mind when home shopping so you can spend your … Continue reading...