In Florida, you need county lien letters before concluding real estate transactions. The letters contain information about code violations and zoning. However, there are other types of liens you will need before the closing process. You can find out more about...
In Florida, a quarter of home buyers are first-time buyers. When purchasing property, you’ll need to conduct two types of searches. They are the municipal lien search and a title search. Most of the time, first-time buyers choose to focus on one and ignore the other....
First-time homebuyers now account for 33% of all house sales in the United States. In Florida, the figure is approximately 25%. For most first-timers, it may be difficult to navigate through the legal documents and fine print of the home-selling process. One detail...
It is always essential for home buyers to conduct a lien search before the closing process. A lien can be described as a claim held by a third party against your property. Lien search companies specialize in lien searches and verification. However, the search does not...
Before moving into a new property, you are likely to look into its exterior and interior aesthetics and whether these components fit your vision. However, what often goes unnoticed is the home's property tax history. With 25% of Florida first-time homebuyers in 2019,...
More than 30% of homebuyers are first-time homebuyers. In Florida, 25% of homebuyers in 2019 were first-time buyers. For many of these first-timers, navigating the rules and fine print of purchasing a new home can be quite overwhelming. One detail of buying a home...
When it's time to place your home on the market, you'll want everything to be in order. It's likely that you'll work with a real estate broker in order to ensure that your house is seen by enough people. You may work out some repairs or updates in order to ensure that...
So you've found out that a lien has been held against your property. Most likely, you've discovered this lien because you've been attempting to sell your house and the sale has suddenly been held up after a municipal lien search was conducted. This can greatly impede...
When you're buying a house for the first time, you may not be aware of the concept of a municipal lien. In fact, you may just believe that as long as your mortgage loan is approved, you'll be set to go ahead with the sale. But there are issues that need to be taken...
So, you've decided to sell your home, and perhaps have gotten far enough into the process that you've actually found the right buyer for your house. Maybe you're ready to simply sell the house and move on. But before the sale can be finalized, you discover that there...
When it comes time for you to buy a property, you'll want to make sure that you can do so as quickly and efficiently as possible. While there are a lot of different factors that can lead you to decide against a home, one of the main ones that may ward you off is a...
Investing in a home is a major undertaking. You're not only buying a property for the long term, but you're also putting money into a property that could someday be sold down the line. In fact, some buy properties specifically to sell them in the future. With that in...
Owning property is about more than just buying it. Once you own a property, you'll need to adhere to certain requirements or risk the enforcement of certain penalties. Some of these rules may be individualized and highly complex, to a degree that can be difficult for...
A title search can reveal the ownership of a property and other useful details you may need. You can minimize risks by checking if there any mortgages and liens on the house. Additionally, a search can speed up the closing process and is essential for any real estate...
Over 68% of home sellers in Florida say they were highly satisfied with the process in 2019. However, there are some instances that can make selling a property a less-than-pleasant process. For instance, if a property lien was taken out against your home, you...