Who buys home for the first time will face many difficulties not only having to understand the process of buying a home but also having to know which type of loan suits them the most. Advice from well meaning loved ones can be helpful, but buying a home is a major financial commitment and you...

In a seller’s market, a prospective home buyer needs to be a little more cautious when negotiating a purchase; however, in today’s buyer’s market, incentives are an accepted part of the deal. It certainly never hurts to ask. It’s not uncommon for a seller to wait for...

The goal in a real estate negotiation is to reach a good agreement – one in which the underlying interests of both buyer and seller are met. The results of a poor agreement often return to haunt the parties after closing. Many of our real estate clients have been experienced negotiators...

The last seven years has seen tremendous appreciation in home prices. This brings up the issue of home capital gains tax issues for people when they sell.

Home Appreciation and Capital Gains

Owning home is considered part of the American Dream. Unless you are extremely unlucky,...

The advancement in the living standards, the increase in leisure time and the need to change environment from the daily distressing pressures has internationally caused an increasing demand in second/holiday homes. In this article we will refer to holiday homes for personal use and not...

In a picturesque setting nestled along the Carolina coastline, lies one of Americas oldest and most beautiful cities. Charleston, South Carolina is richly laden with history and culture. From murderous pirates to the opening scene of the Civil War, each step down its cobblestone streets have...

Hiring the Right Property Manager for Your Rental / Income Property

I’m often asked what to look for when picking a property manager. Its a great question, and Ill try to cover a few important points. Although they can sometimes be expensive, they can also save you from many...

The impending move is getting closer, but that’s ok, you’re on top of everything. You’ve done your due diligence, researched various movers, received three estimates and have a good idea of your final moving costs. Now it’s time to build all those extra costs into your...

Hialeah is the fifth largest city in Florida and is part of Miami-Dade County. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area and also the Greater South Florida metropolitan area. Supposedly the name Hialeah has been derived from Muskogee origin. The names literal meaning is pretty prairie. The...

Where does one even begin to start when discussing the island paradise of Hawaii. Perhaps with an inflated Hawaii real estate market for those considering relocating.

Hawaii

Formed by volcanoes, Hawaii is a collection of islands that feel like paradise. In fact, the islands...

Paradise Deferred – S. Elliott
If youve ever thought about getting away from it all and moving to paradise, youre not alone. The dream of perfect weather and carefree living has inspired many of us to toss out our ice scrappers and head for the islands, but living in paradise these...

If you are a homeowner then you should make building equity in your home one of your number one priorities. The reason for this is that equity in your home is like having cash in your bank account because you are able to borrow against it for a variety of different purposes. Also, when you build...