I specialize in helping buyers and sellers with all of their real estate needs in Tampa, Florida. Need help or have a question? Contact me directly: Michael Phillips Licensed Broker Associate with Pineywoods Realty
What if you don't qualify for a mortgage? Can you back out of a real estate contract? Are you at risk of losing your deposit? In this video, I take a look at the financing contingency within the most popular Florida real estate contract and how it affects both buyers and sellers in a transaction. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
What is homeowners insurance? Do you need it? And what's the best way to get it? In this video, I take a look at homeowners insurance and discuss if you should have it and the best ways to find the right policy for your home. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
How much money should your Escrow Deposit be? In this video, I define what both an Escrow Deposit is and an Escrow Agent, best practices, and how to avoid putting your money in jeopardy. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
Does that come with the house? In this video, I go over personal property vs real property and the best ways to include or exclude personal property from a real estate transaction .Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
You've made it this far when buying a home, but what is closing day and what should you expect? In this video, I examine what happens on closing day and what you should do to successfully close on your new home. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
Home appraisals can be very tricky and buyers can be in for a huge surprise if their agents don't know what they're doing. In this video, I will define a home appraisal, what the possible outcomes are, and what you can do to avoid low appraisal trouble. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
Congratulations! Your offer has been accepted. But things don't get easier from here. In this video, I discuss what to expect once you're under contract. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
Now that you've found your dream home it is time to make an offer! In this video, I discuss the importance of your real estate agent's experience, the best practices when submitting an offer, and what to do and not to do when writing up your offer. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
Searching for a home can be both a fun and daunting endeavor. In this video, I discuss the importance of your real estate agent, what you should do before and during the home search, and how to manage your expectations. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
There are a lot of bad real estate agents out there, so how do you find the best one? In this video, I discuss if you really need a real estate agent, how buyer agents work, what to look for when interviewing real estate agents, and what separates the bad from the good agents. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
Choosing the right lender to work with is one of the most important first steps when it comes to buying a home. In this video, I discuss the importance of interviewing multiple lenders. I also examine the importance of understanding what you can afford and what a lender will tell you can afford, as well as the preapproval letter. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!
Understanding your finances is the first step when you decide that you want to buy a home in Tampa, FL. In this video I answer the age-old question: “How much house can I afford?”. I'll give you a real world example of what not to do and how you can put yourself in the best position to begin your home buying journey. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the video please like, comment, and subscribe!