When buying a residential property to lease, many landlords focus on aspects of the property. Of course, most landlords would like to purchase a house that does not require much initial remodeling and has features that potential renters will find appealing. However,...
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The role of the home inspector in your Florida home purchase
When you buy a house in Florida, the standard real estate contract allows you a "due diligence" period, usually ten to fifteen days, to arrange a home inspection. This is an essential step before closing the sale. The state has regulations and licensing standards for...
Can you afford not to buy title insurance?
Being a first-time homebuyer can be frustrating. After all, because of Florida's sizzling-hot real estate market, you may have to save for years for your down payment. Indeed, according to Zillow, the average home in the Sunshine State currently sells for almost...
3 FAQs about protecting your FL home purchase with title insurance
In real estate, a title is an official document that certifies your legal right of ownership over a property. When purchasing a home, a thorough title search is essential to ensure that the property is free from debts as well as possible ownership claims by other...
Does staging your home make a difference?
Selling your Florida home is a competitive deal in today's real estate market. Giving yourself a winning shot at a satisfactory outcome will require a bit of preparation. Staging your home means you strategically organize it in a manner that increases its appeal and...
4 ways to upgrade your property for a higher sales price
The real estate market in Naples is hot right now. However, failing to make some upgrades to your home before you sell could be leaving dollars on the table. These are a few upgrades to make to increase your sales price. 1. Get an inspection done Hidden problems, such...
What is a quiet title action in the state of Florida?
Congratulations! You may have found your dream home, but unfortunately, there is a cloud on the title. A quiet title action may be necessary before you can purchase the property. What does this mean and how does it work? The process A quiet title action is a legal...
Are mortgage rates on the verge of a spike?
If you are thinking about purchasing a home, finding a low-interest rate is likely to be high on your priority list. After all, if you cannot pay cash, you need to finance your home purchase. Securing the lowest possible rate for your mortgage is apt to save you tens...
Why is the price of rent skyrocketing in Florida?
If you are not yet ready to purchase your own home, you may be at the whim of Florida's many landlords. Whether your landlord is a private person or a multi-state company, you have undoubtedly seen a sharp increase in your monthly rent. In fact, according to reporting...
Be sure to have your home inspector look at all party walls
In Florida's red-hot housing market, single-family homes are often out of reach for first-time homebuyers. Still, it is possible to find a great deal on a duplex, triplex, condo or rowhouse. If you have a contract to purchase one of these or another residence in a...