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Do I HAVE to disclose my house issues?

Feb. 24, 2009
Categorized in: Selling Real Estate
Disclosing any previous issues you've had while owning your home can prevent potential future litigation issues. It's better to disclose the information and let your buyer make an informed decision than it is to hide those issues.

EVERYBODY is buying Real Estate!

Feb. 8, 2009
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Tagged with: mortgage, real estate, rent, taxes
EVERYBODY IS BUYING REAL ESTATE!

Rent it or sell it?

Nov. 20, 2008
Categorized in: Selling Real Estate
Rent it or sell it? What are my options? With the market the way it currently is, many people are opting to rent out their properties. It's a good idea, however, because of this, the rental market is also flooded. So how do you get your house rented?

Free Annual Credit Report

Oct. 1, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Federal Trade Commission's authorized annual free credit report. There are a lot of sites that say they will provide you with your free credit report, however, there is only one the Federal Trade Commission authorizes.

What is a rehab loan and how does it work?

Aug. 22, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
An FHA 203K Rehabilitation and Home Improvement loan is a way to get in to a home that may require some updates, upgrades and/or repairs.

Negotiating an offer on a home

Aug. 13, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Negotiation an offer in today's market. There are no hard and fast rules.

Tax credit for first time homebuyers?

Jul. 31, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Does the new Housing Recover Economic Act of 2008 provide a Tax Credit for first time homebuyers?

Why shouldn't a seller be home while their house is being shown?

Jul. 21, 2008
Categorized in: Selling Real Estate
Why shouldn't a seller be home while their house is being shown to a potential buyer? There are many reasons why a seller should not be home while their house is being shown to a potential buyer.

Homebuying checklist

Jun. 12, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
As a first time home-buyer, trying to understand the entire process can be overwhelming.

How does a hurricane affect my buying or selling a home?

May. 30, 2008
hurricanes, and hurricane season can affect buying or selling your home because insurance companies stop writing insurance policies when an active named storm is in the Gulf of Mexico

What is a Comparative Market Analysis?

May. 14, 2008
A comparative market analysis is a snapshot of the current real estate market and helps to determine a list price for a property, or if a property that is a consideration to buy is considered "worth" the asking price.

Does a short sale affect a seller's credit report?

May. 6, 2008
Categorized in: Selling Real Estate
Does a short sale affect a seller's credit report? Deciding between going into foreclosure or doing a short sale is like deciding whether to get hit by a train or a bus.

Would you like to save money on your homeowners insurance?

Apr. 30, 2008
Lower your homeowners insurance costs. My Safe Florida Home is a free home inspection to see if your home is hurricane proof

How do tax liens or tax deed sales work?

Apr. 15, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Tax deeds or tax lien sales can be a way to acquire real estate. Is it a good idea to buy real estate in a tax lien or tax deed auction? How does a tax lien auction work? How does a tax deed auction work?

Short Sales, Foreclosures, good real estate deals?

Apr. 7, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
How does a foreclosure work, and is it a way to get a good real estate deal?

Should I wait to buy real estate?

Mar. 3, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Should I wait to buy real estate? We may not all have a crystal ball to tell us when the best time to buy or sell real estate is, but many factors help us determine when the best time for us is.

Florida Homestead Exemption filing deadline

Feb. 27, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
Homestead exemption in Florida increases to $50,000 on homes worth at least $75,000.

Short Sale in real estate

Feb. 22, 2008
A short sale in real estate is when a house is sold for less than what is currently owed on it.

How do I know if it's better to buy a house now or rent?

Feb. 14, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
When is it better to rent a house, when is it better to buy? Many times when you only plan on staying someplace for a short amount of time, it is better to rent, but for helping to build long-term wealth, buying a house is the way to go.

When is the best time to buy or sell real estate?

Feb. 2, 2008
Knowing when to buy or sell real estate can be a challenge. Real estate is not like the stock market, though, and shouldn't be bought and sold like stocks and bonds.

How to use a Real Estate Sales Professional also known as a Realtor

Jan. 25, 2008
Categorized in: Buying Real Estate
The home-buying process can be overwhelming, especially for the first time home buyer, and figuring out how to use the services of a realtor