It is a basic part of almost any sales transaction that the buyer will want to know that what they are purchasing is, for the most part, free and clear of any problems. For instance, when someone in Florida buys a brand new car, they don't expect to have to deal with...
Year: 2014
Is inventory beginning to outweigh demand for condo real estate?
South Florida residents probably can't help but notice all of the condo towers that are popping up all over the place. With the real estate downturn of a few years back seemingly firmly in the rearview mirror, developers and investors are taking full advantage of the...
What should businesses know about buying commercial property?
Most companies start out by leasing commercial property for their business operations. But, if profits go up and the company is starting to look like a success, some businesses may begin to think about purchasing commercial real estate instead. It's the old "rent vs....
An overview of Florida zoning laws
Anyone who is thinking about entering into a real estate transaction, either as a buyer or a seller, has quite a few things to think about and plan for. However, of all the potential issues that could pop up when residential property is up for sale, one issue is...
Concerns about South Florida market appear to be subsiding
Previous posts here have addressed concerns over whether or not the South Florida real estate market is entering the dreaded "bubble" territory, similar to what caused a great many headaches about eight years ago. Some have seen the rapid increase in the amount of...
The key to a good deal is a good closing
By the time you're starting to prepare for the real estate closing on the home of your choice, things are probably getting pretty exciting. The closing date is usually the day when ownership of the home is officially transferred, and the keys are dropped into your...
What do I need to do when it is time to sell my home?
While previous posts here have emphasized that buying a home is usually the most significant financial move most people will make in their lives, a close second is probably the decision to sell your home. But, many people don't realize the effort they will need to put...
Residential development continues to surge in South Florida
After a few previous posts here have noted a couple of reports that may indicate a bit of a cool-down in the South Florida real estate market, a new report seems to point to a market that is surging in the recovery from the downturn of 2007. According to the report,...
Options when facing foreclosure
When people are having financial problems, they may see a possible foreclosure looming in the near future. But, oftentimes homeowners do not begin thinking about what other options may be available to them until it is too late. Recognizing that they are having a tough...
Is the slowdown in rising home prices in South Florida a problem?
With autumn right around the corner most people throughout the country are probably looking forward to the weather cooling off. While that may not be the case in always sunny South Florida, there is one thing that seems to be cooling off in the local area: the...