Millie Gil's Real Estate Blog

By: Millie GilThe realtor called and they have someone who is really interested in your home. They want to see it this afternoon. So you get the house ready, and you clean up the bathroom and kitchen, and you see a few people pull up into your driveway. These must be the people who are interested...

By: Millie GilIt is no secret that the home selling market is flooded with short sales and bank owned homes, so the question is how to compete with these homes when it comes time to sell your home. Yes, it is a buyer’s market as some might say but the need or desire to sell your home may still be...

Now that you've decided to purchase a new home, it's important to know what to expect throughout the loan process.  With the right knowledge, the road to home ownership is just ahead.   Choose A Home   Some lenders may offer a pre-approval, but others require that you have a specific home chosen ...

1.  Create the illusion of space by rearranging the furniture.  Try different combinations or remove and store pieces that make it feel crowded.   2.  Arrange the furniture in living areas into intimate groupings that suggest entertaining and ideal conversational settings.   3.  Consider rental f...

When it comes to a home, you have two options: buy or rent.  What is right for one person may not be right for another, which is why it's important to know which is the best option for your individual situation.   Why People Rent   There are a number of reasons why someone may either choose or be...

Magnificent oceanfront condominium in North Hutchinson Island featuring a furnished 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms on the 7th floor with formal living room, dining area, breakfast nook with kitchen pass-thru, inside utility, sliding doors & windows with wide ocean view open balcony.  Master bedroom ta...

Lake Worth, Palm Beach Florida - This home features 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths, 1 Car Garage, affordable single family home located in The Islands subdivision at Lake Charleston. Home features spacious kitchen including all appliances, pantry & breakfast bar overlooking family & dining room area fence...

by Brandon Cornett All home buyers want the lowest mortgage rate possible when applying for a home loan, because it directly translates to a smaller payment each month. And who doesn't want to shrink their monthly expenses? But how does one obtain a low rate on a mortgage loan and, for that matte...

by Brandon Cornett All home buyers want the lowest mortgage rate possible when applying for a home loan, because it directly translates to a smaller payment each month. And who doesn't want to shrink their monthly expenses? But how does one obtain a low rate on a mortgage loan and, for that matte...

As the old saying goes, real estate is all about location, location, location.  But, there is a lot more to it than just plain geography when it comes to finding your perfect home.  There are a lot of things to consider during the search because, for most, a home is the most significant purchase ...