Pat & Curt Barlow's (patandcurt) Blog

Your credit may have greatly suffered when you spent more money than you could actually afford or had to make ends meet in this poor economy. You can turn things positive on your credit report by starting with these steps. TIP! When working to repair your credit, it's important to consider the di...

Florida law requires all Real Estate Agents to explain the “Agency Relationship” options available to Sellers and Buyers of residential real estate. The law established three types of agency: * Single Agency* Transaction Brokerage* No Brokerage Relationship Single Agency: The policy of Coldwell B...

Ask many a home buyer about the type of house they are looking for and many will reply "We are looking for something we can fix up and live in (or resell). We like the idea of gaining some quick sweat equity." The classic "fixer-upper" home. Unfortunately, there is a bit of fantasy in the notion,...

It is really hard for people to understand information about insurance. It is important for individuals to get good coverage if the need should arise, but they also want to be sure to not overpay for it in the process. Read on for some tips on how to handle insurance matters, and empower yourself...

You, along with many other people, probably hope to find information related to purchasing real estate that is simple to comprehend. This article will suit your needs in this instance. We will lay out some sensible tips and guidelines in a way that you can quickly digest. Be open to different pos...

Potential Short Sale Circumstance. Concrete home in excellent neighborhood! Needs some TLC and updating. Large living area, screened porch in back, and above ground pool with decking.Directions: US 1 to Canal (Bayside MM 103) Left on Ellen Drive Provided as a courtesy of Pat & Curt Barlow Coldwe...

2 bedroom 1.5 bath mobile in Sexton Cove. Nice, clear canal - plugged, but you can get small boat in and out. Delightful tropical landscaping allowing total privacy, especially on dockside with hot tub. Offered furnishedDirections: Sexton Cove, Bayside. Turn on Sexton Cove, around curve, right o...

Make sure that you can identify when it's time to call in a professional contractor. This article will help you make an informed decision on what jobs you shouldn't attempt on your own and which jobs are easily handled as a do-it-yourself project.   Put down an asphalt sealer if you see any damag...

It is easy to lower your credit, whether it be with shopping sprees or having too many credit cards. You can reverse the effects of these actions though.   Reducing the outstanding balances on some of your credit cards can improve your credit rating. Maintaining smaller balances can improve your ...

Trying to buy a house when you are unfamiliar with the area can be a disaster.  Here's a few things to do before you move to help make the process go smoothly.   1. Research the area and any specific laws for buying 2. Research online for prospective areas and find out about schools and crime rat...