Naples Residential Real Estate Law Blog
How can you get a better interest rate on a mortgage?
If you plan to buy a home in Florida and do not have the cash to make the entire purchase, you will have to borrow money from a bank or another lending institution. With this comes interest rates that you pay over the course of your loan. Because the smallest increase...
read moreUnique facts to know about real estate laws in Florida
Real estate laws can be complex and are different in each state. There are several real estate statutes in Florida that are unique and may be confusing without explanation. Florida has some of the most generous real estate laws when it comes to homeowners and...
read moreWhy do I need title insurance?
When purchasing residential property, title insurance is a must. This type of policy provides protection for your investment if another person or entity lays claim to the property. Most mortgage lenders require home buyers to pay the cost of their title insurance for...
read moreUnderstanding the two types of title insurance
Title insurance may not come immediately to mind when buying a house in Florida. However, it can save a buyer’s investment in the event that another party attempts to interfere with the selling process. There are two types of title insurance people should be aware of....
read moreWhat should you include in your real estate purchase contract?
Gone are the days when a simple handshake and the exchange of monies could seal a deal. Therefore, you must have valid purchase contracts when buying or selling a residential property in Florida. In order to help protect both the buyer and the seller, there are...
read moreWays to improve a credit score before buying a house
Florida residents who plan to buy a house will also find that there are benefits to having a good credit score. Unfortunately, this is where choices from the past can haunt a buyer. According to Bankrate, a better credit score leads to lower interest rates and the...
read moreFlorida home buyers may benefit from the current market
This may be the right time to buy for many people interested in becoming Florida homeowners. According to Bloomberg, the Miami area and other markets in Florida lead the United States in home sales below the original asking price. Here are some tips for buyers to...
read moreReal estate financing basics for buyers and sellers
One important aspect of any real estate project or purchase is the financing associated with the project or purchase. As a result, it is important for parties to a real estate transaction to understand real estate financing options and the real estate financing...
read moreBasics of Florida residential leases
A home lease is important to many families which is why it is important to understand how residential leases work in Florida. There are laws and protections associated with residential leasing in Florida that renters should be familiar with. State laws in Florida...
read moreHow title insurance can help with a successful transaction
Title insurance is so important to a successful real estate transaction that it is essential for potential homeowners, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals to have and to understand. A thorough and complete title search can help ensure that a title dispute...
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