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...
Year: 2019
Florida 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...
Real 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...
Basics 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...
How 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...
What your Homeowner’s Association can and cannot do
At times, your Homeowner’s Association (HA) contract can look all-powerful and intimidating. There are clauses in every contract that outline what they can limit and regulate, but the people who interpret it are known to push the envelope. If you suspect that...
Understanding condominium law
Condominium ownership is a form of common ownership of property. Condominiums are the most popular type of common ownership of property which is why it is helpful for condominium owners and those considering owning property to understand condominium law. When a party...
Important lease terms to include
Knowing what terms should be included in a lease is important because a lease forms the basis for the relationship between a property owner and renters and represents the agreement between the parties. Lease terms are important because they protect both tenants and...