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Planning for a Purchase

Finances

Evaluate your budget - know what you want to spend for a downpayment as well as monthly expenditures. Obtain mortgage pre-approval.

Life Styles

Prioritize your needs – location, space, schools, shopping, conveniences and amenities.

Neighborhoods

Explore various neighborhoods.

Timing

Identify your timeline for moving. Contact a mover, utility companies, etc.

Know Your Purchasing Power

There are two types of costs incurred when buying a home. Monies needed for the initial purchase. (Down payment, inspection fees, taxes and attorney or administrative fees). And Ongoing costs of mortgage payments, insurance, and property taxes. Lenders assess the ability to purchase by using formulas to determine payment capabilities. You can determine what you can afford before you begin the purchase process. Knowing what you can afford will help ensure that you are looking at homes in your price range and that you can make an offer, when you find your dream home. To estimate the price range you can afford, determine the amount of money you have available for a down payment.

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Since 1975

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Email
concierge@viprealty.com
Phone number
+1 (239) 489-1100

Vacation Rentals

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Phone number
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concierge@viprealty.com
Phone number
+1 (239) 489-1100

Mortgage Group Services

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Phone number
+1 (239) 790-3206

Title Group Services

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rhenry@titlegroupservices.com
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+1 (239) 489-0102

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Fort Myers

13131 University Drive

Fort Myers, FL 33907

239-489-1100

239-437-7201

Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sun 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sanibel

1560 Periwinkle Way

Sanibel, FL 33957

239-472-5187

239-472-0996

Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Captiva

1560 Periwinkle Way

Sanibel, FL 33957

239-472-7800

239-472-7801

Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat/Sun by appointment

Vacation Rentals

1506 Periwinkle Way

Sanibel, FL 33957

239-472-1613

239-472-1612

Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat/Sun by appointment

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