http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_WANT_TO_BUY_A_HOUSE_IN_FLORIDA_I_NOW_RESIDE_IN_-79116FLORIDA? I HAVE NEVER OWNED A HOME , IF I BUY A HOUSE NOW IN FLORIDA I WONT MOVE RIGHT AWAY MAYBE IN A YEAR.en-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Home_Seller-Florida-945892/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Home_Seller-Florida-945892/What part of Florida are you interested in? I currently live in Ocala, FL about and hour and 1/2 North of Orlando. Incidentally we are relocating as well and we are selling our home if you are interested. It is a 3/2/2 on one acre, its in an exclusive neighborhood consisting of just 38 homes. The community is bordered by a State Park and its a rural setting yet very convenient to amenities.Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:59:47 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Orlando_FL-221363/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Orlando_FL-221363/Hi Kathy, If you are buying as an investor -- not a primary residence, then plan on putting 20% down. If buying as a primary residence, many properties will qualify for FHA with lower downpayment requirements. Best to buy before the end of the year and take advantage of tax credit ($8k) and while prices/interest rates are low. Talk to a lender and see what you qualify for based on income, down payment, etc. If you can move now, there are some potential real advantages from a housing perspective. Let me know if you have any additional questions. Rick Tressler TCAT Realty www.tcatrealty.com 407-421-3002Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:06:40 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Both_Buyer_And_Seller-Fort_Myers_FL-769405/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Both_Buyer_And_Seller-Fort_Myers_FL-769405/Hi Kathy, I see you are from Bayshore, My husband used to live in Bayshore. We here from eastern Long Island, NY 6 years ago. We found this wonderful island with lots to do and we feel so much better. Look up our business & see what we do here, it will also tell you of our beautiful little island. http://home.comcast.net/~pineislandhousewatch/site/ Any questions contact me at any time. Thanks DoreenWed, 27 May 2009 09:46:34 -0700http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Miami_FL-616306/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Miami_FL-616306/Yes. To your question. Now, my question is: where in Florida? budget? time frame? are you coming to FL soon? I can help you, if are thinking to buy in Miami. Let me know Erick Farfan Miami Fl 305-439-7468 erick@erickfarfan.comThu, 19 Feb 2009 10:29:45 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Both_Buyer_And_Seller-Benton_County_OR-580001/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Both_Buyer_And_Seller-Benton_County_OR-580001/Johnathan, Spam is Spam don't care if you work at home or have offices around the world. Detailed question? Must be why you gave the detailed answer..FlagThu, 19 Feb 2009 10:17:52 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-New_York_NY-634415/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-New_York_NY-634415/Dunes, I have read the guidelines..its a detailed question and I was offering additional help in both answering her question and helping her with the move... Sometime because of sheer number of offices around the world Engel & Voelkers can offer additional help that smaller agents can not!Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:18:21 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Both_Buyer_And_Seller-Benton_County_OR-580001/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Both_Buyer_And_Seller-Benton_County_OR-580001/Jonathan, Please read the Community Guidelines about Self-Promotion....... DunesThu, 19 Feb 2009 08:25:37 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-New_York_NY-634415/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-New_York_NY-634415/Kathy, We offer the best of all worlds you can stop bye any one of our NY offices to view listings and get advice on Florida properties... Engel & Voelkers has many locations in Florida and we would be happy to give you details! Best, Jonathan Lerner Engel & VoelkersThu, 19 Feb 2009 08:19:21 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Orlando_FL-236046/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Orlando_FL-236046/Interview a few buyer's agents in the metro area of your choice. You can contact any of us through our Trulia links & we can also speak on the phone. This may be the best time to buy, but how to get the most value is just one of the things you should discuss. If you are interested in the Orlando area, kindly give me a call, as i have worked with first-time buyers and people moving to Florida. Thanks, VivianTue, 10 Feb 2009 22:31:55 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-New_York_NY-653366/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-New_York_NY-653366/You Don't need to move in Right Away. You should remember you might spend less in a house now than a year from now. We have very great homes in florida. We specialize mostly in Florida, Georgia and New York. We also have Programs that can help you restore credit if that's a problem. You can contact me on 347-283- 0244.Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:11:05 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Venice_FL-133970/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Venice_FL-133970/Kathy, Absolutely, we are from the upstate area of New york as well and went this route. It is not too early to begin the process that should begin with considering your ideal location and type of property you wish to purchase. So start today by collecting the information you will need to be able to make an informed decision about location. A preliminary to making financial arrangements, the next step, should be doing an analysis of your personal budget accounting for all money both coming in and going out. We would be happy to provide additional insight into the process if needed. Good luck The Eckler Team Michael Saunders & Company billeckler@michaelsaunders.com 941-408-5363Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:12:04 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-11743-22149/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-11743-22149/Yes, you certainly can; I did when I purchased my home in Port St Lucie. I know many really terrific Realtors all over Florida (that's where I grew up) and would be delighted to provide you with some names. Contact me at Gail@GailGladstone.com if you would like to get a head start on this.Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:29:56 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Babylon_NY-228842/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Babylon_NY-228842/Of course you can. I agree with Mark using Wells Fargo. They are all over the United States and you will appreciate the professionalism you will receive.Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:14:07 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-11730-254517/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-11730-254517/I am sure you could. You would need to explain to your mortgage broker that the Florida home would not be your primary residence right away. I would suggets calling Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, I referred a customer to Randy Ascher at (631) 943-6340, www.Randymortgage.com. They were in a similar situation and just moved into their newly constructed home in Virginia. Good luck. Regards, Mark HanniganSun, 11 Jan 2009 07:04:07 -0800http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-West_Islip_NY-241426/http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-West_Islip_NY-241426/Kathy, why do you want to buy a home in Florida now - when you're not going to live there for a year? Do you plan to move there? Can you afford to pay rent here and buy there and not live there?Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:53:55 -0800