Often referred to as CRE, commercial real estate is a viable investment option for those who aren't looking to flip houses or deal with residential tenants. While it seems like real estate investing is an easy way to make money, there are several things that potential...
Types of deeds that are used to transfer title to property
Buying a new home is a big event for people living in Florida. It can be a very exciting time as they start a new adventure. This is true whether they are buying their first home, moving into a bigger home as their family grows or perhaps downsizing after they no...
What are a landlord’s rights and duties?
Landlords have legal rights and responsibilities. Florida law requires that these should be contained in a written lease for the rental real estate. But these rights and responsibilities may be enforced even when there is no lease. Rights Receiving rent for the...
Changes to luxury real estate in 2020
The luxury real estate is slated to make a comeback in 2020. In 2019, homebuyers who could afford high-end, luxury properties chose to “wait it out.” In other words, with such drastic economic uncertainties around the globe, they chose not to spend millions of dollars...
Tenants have rights and duties
Any person or entity who pays rent to live in a house, apartment, condominium or mobile home is a tenant in Florida. Real estate tenants have legal rights and responsibilities. Fitness for habitation Tenants have the basic entitlement to the private, lawful and...
Properties outside of Florida can require some real estate planning skills
Your home is in Florida, but that doesn’t mean you don’t lay your head elsewhere. Any properties you own outside the state will need to pass along after you’re gone, but the location can make things a lot more difficult for your family without taking precautions. More...
Using contracts to protect assets in real estate
The real estate industry in Florida is constantly experiencing ebbs and flows of productivity and can be a thrilling resource to invest in. Outside of real estate investments, there are people who engage in transactions simply to buy or purchase a property for their...
Florida build-to-rent housing market is skyrocketing
The real estate market has taken a few hits in the past few years. First, millennials entered adulthood with less interest in and ability to purchase homes as preceding generations. Then, interest rates went up, followed by an increase in prices and a cooling off...
Tips for investing in Florida real estate
According to Forbes, Florida is an investor’s dream. The migration of snowbirds, retirees and foreign entrepreneurs cause continual shifts in home prices. The recession remains one of the main factors that ever affected the home prices in Florida. Home prices...
How can I avoid foreclosure scams?
When faced with foreclosure, it's natural to want to do everything in your power to prevent it from happening. This leads to many well-meaning people to fall prey to foreclosure scams, which promise homeowners help that never actually materializes. Being able to...
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