When buying a home, there are so many aspects to consider. Location, price, number of bedrooms and a variety of other factors go into making the decision to buy a home. Sometimes, it can feel like there are so many factors, it can be hard to prioritize which are most...
Month: November 2017
A lender has a lien on my property – what does that mean?
Typically, a person entering an agreement to purchase a home or other piece of real estate will need to secure a loan to help finance the purchase. A loan, of course, provides the necessary money to buy the property if the buyer is only able to pay a portion up front....
Fort Lauderdale top place for real estate investment, says study
Real estate trends ebb and flow as they do in any financial market. Supply and demand both play big factors in real estate availability, pricing and desirability. Since trends by definition, come and go, there may be more attractive times to buy or sell in the real...
Loan modification an option for those struggling with mortgage
When it comes to the larger purchases and decisions in your life, none is much larger than the decision to buy a home. What this requires of you financially, and what it might mean emotionally for the buyer and other loved ones, is enormous. However, over the course...
Capital gains and the sale of a Florida commercial property
When the normal person thinks about making money, they think about traditional income streams like wages, tips and other compensation. But there is another way to make money. The sale of a Florida business property or other commercial real estate could result in a...
Pending tax reform package may affect real estate sales
One of the more controversial pieces of the recent tax reform package now being mulled over in Washington is a provision that would scale back the very popular mortgage interest deduction, a benefit which many Fort Lauderdale residents and other people who live in...
The role of title insurance in real estate disputes
Although some buyers might not think much about it when they are buying a piece of property, most residents of Fort Lauderdale and investors in the Broward County economy probably own a title insurance policy. This insurance is typically purchased at the time someone...
The basics of zoning laws
Zoning laws are important to understand and can have a significant impact on a real estate project. In Florida and elsewhere, zoning laws are important to real estate transactions because they govern the use of land. Zoning laws are used to control and direct how...
No surprises wanted at commercial real estate closing
Whether buying or selling commercial real estate, both parties want the process to go as smooth as possible. Little snags in the negotiation process or inspection of the property could cause delays. Some delays are avoidable and other times they aren't. Understanding...