Blog - Gloria Gibson

Homesellers

How to Prepare Your Home for Sale

In real estate, it is common for sellers to overlook simple steps that can increase their home’s value and make the sale process smoother for both parties. Sellers often know well in advance that they will be selling their home, yet they may not sufficiently prepare. Kitchens and bathrooms are critical areas that influence home […]
Homesellers

Selling Your Home? You Need a Realtor!

You’ve finally decided it’s time to sell your home and buy a new one. Whether your family has outgrown your current space, you’re in a better financial position than when you purchased it, you’re retiring, or you simply want a change, you will need a Realtor®. Real estate transactions are among the largest financial investments […]
Homebuyers

I Love Central Florida

I will start this blog by saying I am not Florida-born. Since we are both Texas natives, relocating to Florida was a major decision for my husband and me. It’s not like we even came here as young adults. I was 45 years old when we moved here. It was almost a forced move because […]
Homesellers

What is the Difference Between a Short Sale and a Traditional Sale?

First, a short sale by definition is when a mortgage lender agrees to allow a borrower to sell their home for an amount that is less than the amount that they owe on the mortgage. The lender will accept the short sale amount as the payoff for the original loan forgiving the debt. Mortgage forgiveness […]