When you purchase residential real estate, you have to ensure the safety of the property. A common, unseen danger in some properties happens to be former meth labs. Most meth labs spring up in homes and other settings rather than in organized, super labs. According to...
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What are the pros and cons of being a landlord?
Becoming a landlord may seem like a very good idea on paper. Particularly if you find yourself with a property in a desirable area, the idea of renting it out and using the income to fund another property is enticing. However, before you make the decision to become a...
What should you know about party walls?
Condominiums, rowhomes and other residential buildings are commonplace in Naples and across Florida. While these dwellings are ideal for many homeowners, they often share walls with others. A party wall is a common wall between two separately owned or rented...
What are some real estate red flags to watch for?
Buying a home is a major investment. As a result, you must make sure the property you choose is worthwhile. This is the purpose of the home inspection during the contingency period, which is the period when you can walk away from the transaction without legal...
Did this seller fake their way through home inspection?
Home inspections play an important part in readying a home for purchase. A home inspector's role is crucial, and hundreds of thousands of dollars can hang in the balance based on the decisions they make. Unfortunately, home inspectors are not superhuman. They may fall...
What are mistakes first-time homebuyers make?
When you set about buying your first home, it is often difficult to know what pitfalls to avoid. After all, everyone seems to have something to say about the home buying process. You may end up with plenty of conflicting pieces of advice. But there are some basic...
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...
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...
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...

