Keller Williams Realty Professionals, Fort Lauderdale
Your Guru gets asked every now and again to help a buyer, who fancies himself/herself an investor, locate a condo that can make a little income (or perhaps a lot of income) on the side. You should know that there are virtually NO condos in the area that allow AirBnB, VRBO or short term rentals. […]
I had a conversation with a colleague this week about using lock boxes. She hadn’t been able to convince her seller that using a lock box was advantageous and whether having a lockbox on her door was even necessary to sell her home. Those of you that don’t know, a lockbox is an apparatus that […]
Searching for town homes and row homes can be confusing to buyers with FHA or other low down payment mortgages Low down payment buyers are often surprised to learn that a condominium might not be a good fit for their loan program. Single family homes are not always affordable in areas where buyers are looking, […]
Mortgage interest is consistent among various lenders A client asked me about shopping around for mortgage rates this week. She thought that mortgages were similar to car loans or credit cards and that they could vary greatly depending on your credit score and credit blemishes. In reality, mortgage interest rates among lenders are pretty similar. […]
Conventional wisdom has it that when you sell, and might buy in the same market, you’ll be buying in the same market conditions as well. You’d be mostly right, but not always. It pays to have a grasp of what’s happening in different segments of the market and take advantage when conditions are right. At […]
I love it when a blog post writes itself. This was a conversation I had with clients who were seeking insurance on their new home in anticipation of closing in a few weeks. Hey Bob, you can get back to me tomorrow, no rush whatsoever. I just realized the quote you sent me is […]
Or is the better question: CAN I sell my timeshare in Florida? I get questions from colleagues around the country asking for referrals here in Florida for agents that can sell a timeshare. Since it’s the magical time of the year when folks start planning for their winter get-aways down to Sunny Florida, here […]
It’s not just you that has to qualify for a mortgage. Your home does too. Check out the video to learn more about why your new home faces a rigorous qualification just as you do.
When it comes to the hottest type of real estate multifamily investment, investors started to question if we are in the bubble. It is not possible to predict the future with 100% certainty, but the facts support the statement that the multifamily segment of real estate market is outperforming all other types of investments. We’ve got more […]
I wish I could take credit for this great post, but it was from a colleague of mine. It’s too good not to share, however. “A past client of mine – who owns a pizza shop – calls me and proceeds to tell me how he is going to buy a property (FSBO) so […]
Mattress Money and other funds used to purchase a home With vigilant focus on the source of funds for closing mortgage loans, its important to know what’s acceptable. Here’s what you need to know and what you will need to provide: Mattress Money Or any “cash on hand” is not acceptable. All funds must […]
The 1031 Exchange is slowly making its way into daily conversation by Realtors, title companies, and investors. Please keep in mind that Section 1031 isn’t restricted to Real Estate but this is where most of the discussion takes place. Although most sales are taxable as sales, if you use 1031, you’ll either have no tax […]
Data last updated:06/22/2017.
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