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BUYING ON FLORIDA’S GULF COAST

Start with the life.
Then find the home.

A coastal retreat. A second home. A new place to put down roots. We’ll build your search around the things that matter to you.

Coastal inspiration, soft white sand beside calm turquoise water

FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Start with the life.
Then find the home.

A beautiful property is only part of the picture. Your routines, priorities and plans tell us where to begin.

01

A place by the water

Beach mornings, boating days or a view you never tire of. We’ll explore what being close to the water means for your everyday life.

Coastal & waterfront homes
02

Your home away from home

A seasonal retreat should make life easier. We’ll talk about upkeep, community rules and the practical details of owning from a distance.

Second & vacation homes
03

A fresh start in Florida

Moving here is a big decision. We’ll compare communities, narrow your priorities and build a plan that works with your timing.

Relocation & retirement moves

You bring the wish list. I’ll bring the local perspective.

Talk about your home search

YOUR BUYING PLAN

Good decisions start
with good questions.

  1. Define your everyday Florida

    Tell us how you want to spend your time. Consider your preferred location, guests, pets, hobbies and the amount of upkeep you want.

  2. Build a complete budget

    Talk with your lender about financing, then look beyond the purchase price. Include insurance quotes, property taxes, association fees, maintenance and any CDD charges.

  3. Compare communities and homes

    We’ll narrow the choices together. Review the property, the location and the community documents against your priorities.

  4. Move forward with a clear plan

    From the offer through closing, we’ll keep you informed about next steps and coordinate with your lender, title company and other professionals.

RESOURCES FOR YOUR SEARCH

Useful tools.
Better conversations.

YOUR BUYING RESOURCE

Buyer’s Guide

Request my 26 page guide to financing, finding a home and preparing for closing.

Get the Buyer’s Guide

FINANCING

Mortgage calculator

Adjust the numbers and see an estimated monthly cost, including taxes, insurance and association fees.

Estimate your monthly cost

OFFICIAL RESOURCE

Home loan guidance

Learn about the mortgage process and compare lender information using the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Visit the CFPB, opens in a new tab

OFFICIAL RESOURCE

Flood map lookup

Look up an address using FEMA’s official Flood Map Service Center. Discuss property specific risk and coverage with an insurance professional.

Look up a flood map, opens in a new tab

A PERSONAL CONVERSATION

Tell us about your Florida home.

Share a few priorities. Colleen will help you shape a thoughtful search.

941.468.5555
colleen.waldoch@compass.com

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PERSONAL GUIDANCE. LOCAL PERSPECTIVE.

Let’s shape your home search.

Send your wish list, rough timing and the areas you’re considering. We’ll take it from there.

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