Focus on Milgrim Realty Group with Keller Williams
Gale Milgrim, with more than three decades of experience as a licensed Realtor, has a well-earned reputation for deftly navigating the ups and downs of the real-estate market. Whether helping sell or purchase a home, she has consistently delivered for her clients, even when COVID-19 spread throughout the nation last year. The pandemic created an unexpected shift in the housing market, and Gale’s experience was put to the test.
Gale explains many buyers from closed states flocked to Florida during the pandemic for its weather, low taxes, and larger properties at more affordable prices.
“With demand high and properties in Florida appreciating as much as 15 to 20 percent, many Floridians are realizing an opportunity to cash out on their home investment and downsize,” she says. “But the equation is becoming lopsided. People see a home they want to buy, but perhaps they haven’t sold their existing home yet. Or, because of high demand, they sell their home but don’t yet have a new place to go, sometimes forcing them into a high-cost rental.”
Through Keller Williams Realty, Gale has access to a unique program to help people take advantage of downsizing without the worry.
“Through a specialized institutional lender, we can qualify a buyer to purchase before they sell,” says Gale. “They can offer our clients up to $25,000 to repair their old home and, once it’s ready for market, help with the staging. It’s quite a beneficial and unique program to make the process of selling and buying a lot easier and less stressful. With this program, our clients don’t have to worry about carrying two mortgages. It’s a wonderful opportunity, especially for people who do not want to go into a rental.”
With bridge loans no longer available through most financial institutions, Gale, with the help of this program, can help take the burden off of her clients during any housing transition.
“This program, which is not available in all states, has helped my Florida clients through what otherwise can be a very stressful situation,” Gale says. “It makes the process of downsizing as painless as possible. Plus, if their home doesn’t sell within six months, the lender guarantees to buy it with certain limitations.”
It’s a unique environment in today’s housing market, but Gale and her team are ready to help.
“We’re working 14-hour days, and we’re happy to hold our clients’ hands from start to finish. It’s all part of the concierge service we offer.”
To learn more or discuss your real-estate options, call Gale at 407-443-9832 or visit OrlandoJewishRealtor.com.