In Florida, there is more waterfront property than any other state in the Continental United States, thanks to both coasts and the countless inland bodies of water. For many, waterfront living is a the ultimate real estate goal. We talked with some of our agents to discuss 9 tips to consider when it comes to purchasing waterfront properties.
As real estate agents, we often come across the question, “Do I really need an agent when I am building a home?” Many go it alone, thinking they will save money and hassle without an agent. This a huge misconception! There a lot of details when it comes to the transaction of purchasing a custom, new home. You are going to want a professional on your side.
For property managers, it is important to let tenants know this very important fact: As a rule, owners’ insurance does not include tenant property. This is why it is important for property owners and renters to understand renter’s insurance.
Below are six reasons renter's insurance is important for the renter and important for the property manager to communicate to the renter. Other than the beautiful weather in Florida, many people say that an added perk to living in the Sunshine State is not having to pay state income tax. However, the state government makes up for that in higher property taxes than other states, as property taxes are the primary income stream for the state. It is important for residents to understand the state’s homestead exemption law. If you own a home, and have not filed for homestead exemption, you could save thousands of dollars per year and get other protection from creditors, etc.
In October, Billionaire Elon Musk announced that his company, Tesla, would be launching solar roof tiles. Solar panels are nothing new under the sun, but these roof tiles have the solar panels built into them and come in various styles and designs. Like traditional panels, these tiles promise to harvest social energy from the sun. Sounds like a great idea, but going all solar will probably take years to implement because of the price, right? Maybe not.
Buying and selling a home at the same time may sound like a great idea, or it may sound like a stressful disaster waiting to happen. Regardless, the chances of you selling your home and purchasing a different home is likely not going to happen at the same time. However, it could happen around the same time, but you will first want to think things through. It may make more sense to buy first, then sell — or just the opposite. Either way, here are some of the factors to consider:
The November election is only a few weeks away. The presidential election is slated to be one of the most pivotal elections in our nation's history. It has been a hot-button topic for several months. You likely have an opinion regarding the major national races, such as the presidency and the senate. However, we want our readers to be informed regarding important local races that can affect our community, just as we did for the primary elections.
Chances are that if you have flown in or out of the Central Florida area, you traveled through Orlando International Airport. It is the 14th busiest airport in the U.S., and it is infamous for long security lines. If you live in the DeLand area, there is another viable option.
Buying a home is a big decision. It might be one of the biggest decisions of your life, due to all the factors to keep in mind. Other than the house itself, there is one outside determining factor that most drives the decision-making process of the location of a home for those with young children or who hope to have young children. School zoning.
The goal of a real estate agent is to facilitate the buying or selling of property, while protecting the interests and confidential information of the customer. Many times this goal gets clouded and detracted, due to larger real estate agencies that do not have a grasp on the local community and have to look out for other interests such as stockholders, board members, and other stakeholders.
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