residential real estate

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...

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...

A home inspector is a crucial player in the real estate transaction, as an inspector identifies potentially costly issues that could affect everything from the asking price to the sale itself. That said, an inspector can only do so much. The most accurate home...

If you recently began the process to purchase a new residential property, there are a lot of facets to the process that you must finish before you legally own the property.  One of the aspects that some homeowners forego is the title search. The Philadelphia Inquirer...

Perhaps you have decided to sell your home in the Naples area, and you have an interested buyer. When it is time to draft a residential sales contract, what points should the agreement include? Begin with basic information Along with the names of the buyer and seller,...

As a result of changes made to U.S. tax laws, Florida has become an attractive area for individuals living in high-tax regions seeking to relocate and reduce their liabilities. Wealthy Sunshine State newcomers, however, do not appear interested in purchasing...

“Encouragingly robust.” That is the assessment based on empirical evidence offered in a recent analysis of the real estate market across Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. In fact, some principals in the industry admit to frank surprise that real estate activity –...

Deciding whether or not to downsize your family home can be difficult. However, delaying too long could leave you with too much house or expenses to manage – especially if you’re nearing retirement. According to a Merrill Lynch survey of retirees aged 50 and over, 51%...

Working with a home inspector is one way to have a successful home purchase. Still, some inspectors are better than others. When you are interviewing potential home inspectors, you may want to look for a few essential qualities. Here are four of them. 1. Knowledge and...

Florida’s real estate is a popular acquisition for older Americans. The warm weather and beautiful beaches make Florida an attractive retirement destination. Additionally, many seniors purchase these properties to secure consistent income to fund the fun of their...