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...
It finally happened. You found your dream home and the seller accepted your offer. Everything is moving forward. You hired an inspector to look over the property and make sure there are no concerns. You even have ideas for where furniture will go and how you will use...
Buying a home is often the largest transaction of a lifetime. This is a big step towards financial stability. With the right choice, you not only get a piece of property that becomes home but you also get a financial investment that grows in equity. Finding that right...
Buying a home is likely the largest financial transaction of your life. As such, it is a good idea to have a basic understanding of the types of documents you will need to deal with when trying to buy property. Three key types of documents you will likely encounter...
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...
The real estate market is red hot right now. A recent report out of Orlando, Florida notes that the real estate market broke records in 2021, with the average price of a home in the area up more than $65,000 compared to the same time period the previous year. With...
The power of a homeowner’s association can vary depending on the community. In one community, an HOA is planning to start issuing speeding tickets. The process involves the use of photo radar equipment to track traffic and send automated tickets to the registered...
Buying a home is likely the largest financial transaction that we make in our lifetime. If we are lucky, we get one that fits our needs and provides an opportunity for financial stability. We can help to better ensure this is the case by knowing some of the basics...
Purchasing a home is an enormous investment that involves a lot of risk. Florida state law protects the interests of buyers by requiring sellers to disclose certain conditions that exist on the property. If you’re getting ready to sell your home, you might wonder...
The housing market is hot right now. Homes are selling fast, and prospective buyers are looking for ways to stand apart in a sea of interested buyers and better ensure they get the home they want. Having funding and deciding to put in an offer relatively quickly is...
