Most people are not familiar with liens, hence they never check if there is a lien on a property they want to purchase. A lien is a claim against a property. There are several situations that may lead to the imposition of liens. For instance, a municipal corporation...
According to statistics from the National Association of Realtors, there were over 6.5 million homes sold in the US in 2020. Existing home sales accounted for 5.32 million transactions. The annual report also showed that new home buyers constituted 31% of all...
When selling your home, you want to make sure that you get the most value that you can. While 68% of home sellers in Florida say that they were highly satisfied with their selling experience, without the right preparations you can risk missing opportunities. If you're...
Today, many commercial property owners are investing in landscaping services. In 2018, about 14% of landscaping revenue was attributed to commercial services. Landscaping can increase the value of a property and attract potential buyers. If you're planning to buy a...
A property lien search can help you get useful information about your property, which is especially important if you are thinking about buying, selling, or building. However, conducting searches takes time—and is best left to the professionals who know what to look...
If you are buying or selling a property, it is important to be informed. Real estate transactions can be delayed by things such as existing liens, unpaid real estate taxes, expired permits, and other violations which could end up costing you money. Lien search...
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...