Buying your first home can be frustrating but with these simple tips it may make your process a whole lot smoother. Before you start take a fresh look at your household budget to determine how much you can spend on a mortgage each month. Keep in mind there will be additional expenses that owning a home will entail, phone, cable, and electric bills and any other unexpected bills that might arise example, your fridge breaks down, or the water heater goes out. Request free copies of your credit report. You are entitled to receive a free one annually from each of the nation's main credit reporting agencies. Review your report to ensure that all information is correct. Familiarize yourself with all of the variables generally associated with financing a home such as interest rate policies, terms points and fees. By following these basic steps the process of buying a home will be a less stressful for you. Happy house hunting!

Title Junction Celebrates Their 5th Anniversary! This months marks Title Junction's 5th anniversary. Jennifer Ferri opened the doors of Title Junction in October 2005 with the determination to offer her clients the best service and value, this is what has made Title Junction such great a success! Title Junction looks forward to providing their clients with many more years of outstanding service. Jennifer believes in bringing you "the real estate closing relationship you deserve..." Title Junction is located at: 6313 Corporate Court, Suite #C, Ft. Myers, FL 33919 www.title-junction.com

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When your Realtor calls to bring a prospective buyer to your home, prompt attention to last minute details can enhance your home's appeal. Follow these simple tips and you are bound to sell your home quickly. 1) Straighten up the minor messes. Take the newspapers to the garage, put the china and silverware in the cupboards, and don't forget to put the ironing board back in the closet. 2) Clear the table. The collection of magazines on the coffee table maybe handy but it causes clutter. 3) Confine your pets. Some people are not as fond of Fido as you are, so please make sure to keep dogs, or cats in transport kennels in the garage or basement, (depending on the temperature). 4) Leave the light on! Even your Realtor won't necessarily remember that the switch for the recessed ceiling lights is hidden in the closet. 5) Leave your home whenever possible. You hired your Realtor because of their experience on home sales. Stay out of the way, some buyers don't feel comfor...