Figuring out what to buy for friends and loved ones during the holidays isn’t always easy. While some people are easy to shop for, there are always a few people on your list who seem to already have everything they might want. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can get for around the […]
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 in 2019, this is a deadline you do not want to miss! The Florida homestead exemption entitles homeowners to a deduction off their property’s assessed value, which […]
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 as a source of warmth and food during the winter months. Squirrels, mice, bugs and a number of other pests can find their way indoors if 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 home or cover certain other expenses. Depending on your needs, you might consider taking out a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (HELOC). […]
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 seems to be growing by the day. As of 2019, Millennials make up approximately 37 percent of home buyers… that’s a bigger share than any other generation, […]
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.
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.
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 find out. There are four parts to the closing process; information gathering, title research, document preparation and, disbursement. Information Gathering Initially the closing process is information gathering […]
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.
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 survey will define any overlaps, gaps, or gores, any rights-of-way, easements, or abandoned roads, encroachments, overhangs, or projections, cemeteries, access, ingress, and egress. A survey will always […]
