Contractors who do work on a property could potentially take out a lien if they believe that the owner failed to pay the bill. This can be straight forward, like a contractor who completed a remodel and claims the homeowner did not pay the bill, or more complicated....
The real estate market is booming right now, and a good deal is hard to come by. Find one that seems like a great opportunity, and you may find yourself wondering if it is too good to be true. This moment of pause is for good reason. Unfortunately there are some...
Making the decision to purchase a house is a significant legal and financial choice. If a buyer is considering this step, he or she will benefit from doing the appropriate research first. Knowing what to expect from this process and preparing well allows one to...
Buying property comes with various legal requirements in order to transfer ownership of the property. One of these requirements is the transfer of the title, but first, a potential buyer will want to carefully review the terms of the title report to ensure there are...
Technological advances are staggering these days. We can work remotely from anywhere in the world as long as we have internet access. Our children can attend school virtually. We can even buy a home without physically seeing it. But even with all the possibilities,...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that more than 11 million families are at risk of losing their homes throughout the country. 2 million homeowners are behind three or more months on their mortgage payment and the agency estimates that homeowners owe...
There are pros and cons to living in a homeowners’ association (HOA). The HOA can help to make sure the homes all conform, and the aesthetics of the neighborhood are pleasing. The neighborhood can come with some convenient amenities like a pool or tennis courts. They...
Poor communication often fuels litigation. HOA board members cannot force tenants to communicate, but they can encourage communication. One step is to initiate communication. Communication is, of course, a two-way street and requires participation from both parties....
Whether looking to diversify your portfolio or searching for another stream of income, investing in real estate may be the answer. Home values continue to increase, with the most recent data coming in at an increase of more than 50% over the last five years. Home...
Florida Realtors, a group known for closely monitoring local real estate trends, reports the state’s closed sales for single family homes increased by more than 10% from 2020 through 2021 and condos and townhomes went up almost 20% during the same time period. Those...
