Condominiums are a specific type of real estate that does not work for everyone, but for many people, they are the perfect option. If you want to consider a condominium, you should assess how it matches your wants, needs and lifestyle. How do you feel about...
Year: 2021
Can pre-approval improve your chances of getting a home loan
Seeking pre-approval for a home loan in Florida is just the beginning of the financing process. Your vigilance in following the steps may increase your chances of pre-approval. Once you have a formal pre-approval document in hand, you can use it to your advantage as...
How can I make my property more attractive for renters?
If you are a landlord in search of new tenants, it is likely that your list of desirable characteristics for tenants is similar to that of other landlords. That is, you want responsible people who pay rent on time and take care of your investment. Of course, because...
Is there a difference between deeds and titles?
Buying a home is an exciting experience, but it is also stressful. With so many things to consider, you are likely to feel overwhelmed by the process. This is especially true when it comes to the closing. In addition to submitting the proper paperwork and ensuring...
Buying real estate in a hot market
Recent buyers of South Florida real estate have learned the challenges of house hunting in a hot market. The 2021 boom can be attributed to many factors, including Florida's tax-friendly policies and a dramatic widening of work-from-home culture due to COVID-19. For...
Look for these HOA rules before you rent out your condo
Often, people rent out their condos while they are at a home in another state, and you may be considering doing so, yourself. You may have already checked with the homeowners association to make sure this is not against the rules. However, there may be other rules in...
What you need to know about residential property liens
If you are purchasing your first home or representing someone who is, you should not let excitement get the better of you. After all, when you close on the deal, it is important to know there are no issues with legal ownership of the property. If a house has a lien,...
When does liability for an accident pass to the house buyer?
When you’re getting ready to sign a contract for the purchase of a house, you probably aren’t thinking of the possibility of a house fire, a burst pipe or vandalism occurring in the time between when you signed the contract and when the property is passed to you in a...
What mistakes should you avoid when buying a home?
Many first time home owners fall into traps when attempting to work through this big purchase. Even one tiny accident can set you up for big issues later in the process. Thus, it would benefit you to understand all the potential pitfalls you could run into. But what...
How can you resolve disputes with a tenant?
Getting into a dispute with a tenant is a stressful situation. Ideally, you want to avoid any sort of dispute from arising in the first place. But unfortunately, this cannot always happen. If a dispute arises, you should have tools to solve it. This means having...