Renting a house or an apartment can be a great option for people in many situations throughout life. It is typically a more affordable option, and comes with far fewer responsibilities than buying a house. Whether you’re planning to rent for just a few months, or you want to stay in one place for years, make sure you don’t make the following common renter mistakes. Skimming Over the Lease Agreement When signing the Read More

Anyone who has ever served as a landlord likely understands that renting out property is rarely a walk in the park. Landlords often get a bad reputation due to a select few who take advantage of their perceived position of power over their renters, but there are just as many, if not more tenants who abuse the property, break the law, fail to pay rent, and take advantage of the landlord’s kindness. Both tenants and Read More

Just because you’ve signed a pre-construction contract on a Florida home or condo does not always mean you are completely locked into the transaction. Circumstances in our lives can change in an instant, and as a buyer it may become necessary for you to attempt to terminate your pre-construction contract. However, pre-construction condo and home deposits are significant, and no one wants to lose that money if they Read More

An appraisal is a professionally judged opinion on the value of something—in this case, a home or some other form of real estate—usually based on the market value. Whether you are looking to obtain a mortgage to buy a home, or you want to refinance an existing mortgage, your lender will likely require you to obtain a professional appraisal of the property. Lenders usually require an appraisal in order to determine Read More

When most people enter into the process of buying a home, many of them mistakenly only thinking about utilizing the services of one professional: a Realtor. Certainly, real estate agents can provide some useful services in helping you find your potential home, but there are actually a number of legal issues involved in the home-buying process that are better suited to the professional knowledge and experience of a Read More

As a construction company, the nature of your work puts you in a position of serious liability. There will always be a lot of risks and potential for things to go wrong in just about any job you take. Thus, the importance of utilizing detailed contracts in all of your business dealings cannot be overstated. First and foremost is your contract with the homeowner or person you are building a property for. The Read More

Short sales and mortgages have both existed for a long time.  However, the dramatic increase during the recent Great Recession has let many homeowners and would be homeowners to become more familiar with the term and the process.  A short sale allows a homeowner who cannot afford to continue paying a mortgage to avoid foreclosure by short selling the property.  On the buying side, a buyer benefits from a potential Read More