Kat West's Blog Posts

Top 3 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a 2nd home1. How Much Will a 2nd Home Cost?Besides sales price, you should factor in mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance.

2 Ways to Score Before the New Year!1. Your Homestead Exemption Could be Worth $50k!When purchasing a home before the new year the tax savings you could be eligible for in 2019 could make a major

Today I have 3 simple tips for you!  ️ Write these down.  Boosting your credit score is an important topic for anyone looking to acquire a loan & purchase real estate. Hare are 3

What type of home ownershipshould I claim?Have you ever considered how risky purchasing a home as an unmarried couple can be?  I know I talk a lot about going from Wedding Bells to Doorbells.

1. Hire areal estate agentOftentimes, buyers don’t feel areal estate agent is necessary when building a new home. After all, there’s a sales agent on-site to assist you with your questions,?

I'm Kat Barker, your "Home Sweet Home Expert" with Preferred Real Estate Brokers.  So you might be wondering, "why is this realtor sitting here talking to me about my wedding?"  Well, I

Happy Wedding Wednesday! This conversation is for all those engaged couples going from "Wedding Bells to Doorbells!" Both planning a wedding and purchasing a new home can feel like an overwhelming

Important Questions To Ask at an Open House!If you're a potential homebuyer it's best to attend open houses with your own Realtor who can represent you and have your best interest in mind. If you

Kissimmee is an excellent location if you are looking to invest in a vacation rental as many of them are zoned for short term rental. Most of these homes are only a 20 min ride to Disney World,

The Real Estate Investing Lifestyle: My inspiration for real estate started right under the roof of my childhood home in Longwood, Florida. I grew up watching my parents navigate commercial, and