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 ...
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 ...
Maybe you’re a little strapped for cash or rent money this month, an you know you will be so for the next few months so you decide that it’s time to get a roommate. But, it’s not as simple as that. If you want to sublease your apartment to someone there is another option termed ...
After I graduated law school in 2001, I suffered through five years of bad bosses and bad jobs. I went from one firm to another trying to find a place where I would fit in and where I would be appreciated. Some places worked out better than others, but ultimately none were the right place ...
Everyone wants a home of their own. Well, almost everyone. But lets face it, with the high rise in prices in past years it is just not economially feasible. Here is where you have to decide if becoming a landlord yourself is the right choice for you. First of all, we are going to concentrate ...
It is not uncommon for Realtors to ask prospective buyers to sign an exclusive buyer’s agency agreement (note: this term may vary from state to state). It is also no secret that real estate agents rank high among the list of least trusted professions. So, when searching for a home, should you sign one? Let’s ...
Individuals who want to purchase a rental property may decide to form a limited liability company (LLC) to protect their personal assets from liability. When they face difficulties in obtaining financing for the LLC, they might decide to finance the property as individuals and then transfer title to the property to the LLC through a ...
