Owning property is an original part of the American dream and it is now more attainable than ever. Florida, still experiencing a yearslong building boom, is seeing higher rates of home ownership and faster turnover on residential properties than ever before. Despite...
Mortgages
How to remove a lien from your home
Finding out that there is a lien on your home is never a good situation. You might not even know there has been a lien placed on your home until you go to sell the property. Once you discover a lien on your home, you need to work to remove it as soon as possible,...
Common issues with property titles
When you prepare to purchase a new home, you will likely hear discussions about property title searches from the realtor or your real estate attorney. This is something important to listen to and understand so that you do not come across any issues down the road....
How do I stop a foreclosure in Florida?
It's not uncommon for people to struggle to pay the bills. Everyone seems to go through a rough patch in life. It just happens sometimes. Whether it's caused by being laid off, an injury or you simply cannot find work, many people have trouble making it month to...
Steps to take if your mortgage application has been denied
Applying for a mortgage can be very stressful. You never know what issues could occur that might lead to your application being denied in Fort Lauderdale. It can be very difficult to buy a home without a mortgage unless you have plenty of money in accounts that can be...
What are common problems with real estate titles?
Have you ever wondered why many people purchase title insurance when going through a real estate transaction? The answer is simple: Too many things can go wrong with the title that could leave you out in the cold. This insurance is good for titles of commercial and...
Common obstacles to buying a home for the first time
Buying a home is one of the biggest accomplishments an individual or couple can experience in their lifetime. They've worked hard for years, have saved, have scrimped, have built their credit score and now they have the opportunity to purchase their first home....
Executing a mortgage on a short sale property is possible
The purchase of a property comes in all shapes and sizes. Rather, there are all different types of property sales and it can affect a buyer. One type of sale that we at Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates PA have a lot of experience with is short sales. Short sales...
What are key ideas to understand when pursuing a mortgage?
If you are hoping to be a new homeowner, you may feel like you are in uncharted territory. Even for those who have been through the mortgage process before, each property and situation is different and may require different things of the parties involved. Speaking of...
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....