Florida Homestead Exemptions
Have you filed for your Florida Homestead Exemption? The March 1st deadline to apply for a Florida homestead exemption is rapidly approaching. If you purchased a new home … Read More
Real Estate
Best Practices for Winter Pest Control
You’ve likely heard the phrase “if you’re cold, they’re cold” in relation to pets. Unfortunately, the same reasoning can also apply to pests that might see your home … Read More
Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit: Which is Better for You?
As you make payments against your mortgage, you build equity in your home. This equity can be used to secure future loans, making it easier to refinance your … Read More
Millennials Buying Homes: What’s Trending?
Though there are a number of stereotypes surrounding Millennials, they actually make up a fairly significant part of the economy. More importantly, their economic strength as a group … Read More
Why Do I Need Title Insurance When Purchasing a Home?
Whether you’re an agent looking to protect your clients, an investor hoping to flip a property, or a new homebuyer eager to purchase your first house, title insurance is a necessary service that will minimize the risk of your investment.
What is a 1031 Exchange?
Real estate transactions involving 1031 exchanges are becoming increasingly common here on the Emerald Coast, but they can be a bit confusing as the Internal Revenue Code has evolved in recent years. An understanding of 1031 exchanges is likely to come in handy in a future real estate transaction.
Behind the Scenes – Closing Process
A closing (also known as settlement) is the final step in executing a real estate transaction. What does the title company do to prepare for the closing? Let’s … Read More
Wire Fraud: More Common Than You Think
WE ALL have heard the words “cyber fraud”, “wire fraud”, “email phishing”. We all think, “This would never happen to me.” Wire fraud happens more often than you think.
What is a Survey?
A survey is typically performed to locate the boundary corners of a piece of property to show the owner the extent of their property. Besides boundary lines, a … Read More