Real Estate Q&A

Real Estate Q&A Renting vs. Owning : reality check Still renting? It adds up By Kristen Elliott on 8/1/2022 Why renting may not be the cheaper alternative after all It’s an age-old quandary that millions of Americans confront every year: Should I rent or should I buy a home? Admittedly, it’s not always easy to decide. The choice on whether to own a home […]
Real Estate Q&A What is an HOA? It’s important to learn more about the neighborhood HOA, such as annual dues, community amenities, and restrictions when looking to buy a new home. The goal of the HOA is to help maintain home values and the overall aesthetics of a neighborhood. AMY POE OCT 25, 2017 When looking for a house, many buyers tend […]
Real Estate Q&A What Is Title Insurance, and How Much Does Title Insurance Cost? By Audrey Ference Aug 8, 2022 Buying a home often entails also buying various types of insurance to protect your property, and one type you might need to get is called title insurance. When you buy a home, you “take title” to it and establish legal ownership. A title insurance policy protects you against the […]
Real Estate Q&A 6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent By Rachel Stults Aug 1, 2022 It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses. You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty well—after all, any info […]
Real Estate Q&A Wedding or Homeownership? Unmarried Americans Would Prefer to Invest in a Home, According to Coldwell Banker Survey Latest Coldwell Banker survey gauges home buyer and seller sentiments heading into 2022 ATHENA SNOW NOV 17, 2021 MADISON, N.J. (November 17, 2021) – Americans pressed pause on many milestones in 2020, but in 2021 they reignited plans to buy and […]
Real Estate Q&A How Much Is Mortgage Insurance and How Long Do I Have to Pay It? If you bought a home with a down payment that is less than 20% of the purchase price, or if you refinanced with less than 20% equity, your lender will require you to purchase mortgage insurance. It’s important to note that not all loan programs will offer the same terms. That’s why it’s smart to […]
Real Estate Q&A Is it OK to Self -Insure Our house? RE Q&A: Is It OK to Self-Insure Our House? As property insurance grows more expensive, homeowners study other options. If an owner has paid off the mortgage, is self-insurance an option? Question: We own our home outright, without a mortgage. Because of the insurance crisis, what is the feasibility of self-insuring our house rather than […]
Real Estate Q&A Can Live-In Girlfriend can claim ownwership ? RE Q&A: Can Live-In Girlfriend Claim Ownership? A homeowner paid off his condo and may ask his girlfriend to move in. If he does, can she claim partial ownership at some point in time? Question: I own a condominium apartment and have paid off the mortgage. I am romantically involved but not married, and we […]
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Real Estate Q&A Bathroom Design A to Z Updating a bathroom can provide joy to your life, but also bring value to your home. Here are some ideas to help you with your choices from floor to ceiling. Accessories: Accessories include decoration, wall hangings, art and sink essentials such as cups, toothbrush holders and the like. It’s a good idea to begin with […]
Real Estate Q&A Homestead Exemption in Florida THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION In the state of Florida, a $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000 of your property’s assessed value if your property is your permanent residence and you owned the property on January 1 of the tax year. This exemption applies to all taxes, including school district taxes. An additional exemption of […]
Real Estate Q&A Home Improvements Home improvements: sell or stay Are you thinking of downsizing from your current home or getting another place that better fits your needs? Deciding whether or not to make improvements to your house and stay, or upgrade and sell can be tough. First is the emotional factor. Maybe your kids grew up in that house, […]
Real Estate Q&A Get Your Home Ready to Sell With the current inventory of homes being at its lowest, this might be the time for you to consider selling your current home and upgrading to a new home. Getting your current home ready to sell can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. This article gives you some common sense ideas to get […]
Real Estate Q&A Real Estate Trends Palm Beach County Inventory Surges as More Supply Arrives for High-Demand Market< Palm Beach County total active listings rose year-over-year in June 2022, according to the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system. MIAMI, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Palm Beach County total active listings rose year-over-year in June 2022, […]
Real Estate Q&A Closing Costs Closing costs are fees paid at the time you close on the purchase or sale of your property. Closing costs are incurred by either the buyer or seller, and is done when the title is transferred to the buyer. This information below represents a list of the normal fees associated with closing costs, but all […]