Many single family homeowners are looking for loans to help repair their existing dwelling. The FHA 203 loan program is a home improvement loan administered by the Federal Housing Administration for the repair and rehabilitation of a property owned by a single family. The loan program can be used in partnership with other loan resources ...
A property appraiser places a fair market value on homes for property tax or other purposes. Florida has three main kinds of licenses for real estate appraisers: registered trainee appraiser, certified residential and certified general appraiser. As the names imply, a general appraiser may do appraisals in Florida on both residential and commercial property. Each ...
Planning on moving to Las Vegas? If you are , be certain that you have everything in place to make your transition as smooth as possible. Learn about the area before you come, preferably from someone who already lives here and knows something about the area. I am not talking here about the “dressed up ...
If you are selling your home by owner, is it better to use a real estate lawyer or a title company when closing your home? Well, I’m not going to give you that answer because that advice is a personal decision. However, I hope to inform you of the differences and if there is a ...
If a realtor read the title of this article they would probably be quick to tell you that you should never buy a home without a realtor. However, when you look into what a realtor does, you may actually what to consider doing the work yourself. Of course this will mean a lot more work ...
With foreclosures and bankruptcies on the rise, many property owners are concerned about losing the equity they have in their homes. One of the legal measures that homeowners are exploring is the homestead exemption, sometimes known also known as a homestead declaration. In certain situations, filing a Homestead Exemption may protect your property from being ...
Moving to Hawaii is an exciting experience. Your expectations of your new Hawaiian location are high and promising. The task of moving can be overwhelming with regulations, procedures and unexpected mishaps. Do you ship your vehicles? What is the pet procedure when traveling to Hawaii? In addition, moving your household goods to Hawaii is often ...
A strong personality, ability to solve problems, friendly demeanor and organization skills are personal traits needed to becoming a licensed real estate agent. However, personal traits alone are not enough to get you the job of a real estate agent. You cannot submit a resume and charm the boss (or in this case, broker) with ...
In the summer of 2004, my wife and I located a piece of property that we thought would be perfect for our new house. We bought the property, intending to build a couple of years down the road. We began doing research on builders and trying to find a floor plan that would fit our ...
Many people have trouble deciding which is the more cost effective way to go. Should they just list their house for sell in the local paper and put up some signs, or go to a agent and let them do what they do best? Some people feel that the realtor’s do not always have your ...
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