The term snowbird is popular for a reason. The appeal of a home near family and an escape to warmth in the cooler winter months draws many to the sunny shores of Florida every year. Estimates from 2018 find that homeowners used at least 7.5 million properties in the...
The financially savvy know the power of diversification. It is important to make sure your portfolio has more than just stocks and bonds. Another important part is often real estate. Owning real estate can extend beyond the traditional primary home or vacation...
Buying or selling a home is often the biggest financial transaction any individual will complete during their lifetime. Taking the time and getting the professional help needed to do so with their best interests in mind is wise. But when it comes to professional help,...
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...
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,...
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...
A real estate attorney offers a unique set of skills that differ from those offered by real estate agents. The agent’s job is, at its foundation, to buy and sell property. The real estate lawyer’s job is to navigate any legal issues that can arise that involve...
Buyers who are preparing for the closing of their home likely feel a mix of excitement and fear. This emotional rollercoaster is completely appropriate for the situation. Afterall, this is often the biggest financial transaction of our lives. Thankfully, there are...
