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You've found a home that you absolutely adore and you've made an offer that you think is more than fair -- and then you're suddenly asked to plunk down a sizeable chunk of change as something called "earnest money" as soon as your bid is accepted.Don't panic. This...
You finally found the house of your dreams here in Florida. You are no doubt eager to start making memories at your new place, but waiting is usually part of most real estate transactions. The seller usually has a few weeks or even a couple of months before they need...
No matter what you personally feel about marijuana legalization for medicinal or recreational use, there's no question that opinions in this country have undergone a remarkable shift where cannabis is concerned. You could find yourself wondering if "cannabis real...
When negotiating a commercial real estate lease, you may feel overwhelmed by all of the different terms and options that you have. Commercial real estate leases can vary extremely widely in terms of what they offer. For example, a commercial real estate lease for an...
Like-kind exchanges, otherwise known as 1031 exchanges, are a great way for property investors to defer capital gains taxes. By engaging in a like-kind exchange, you will need to show that the profit you made from the selling of a property will be directly invested...
A woman bought the ideal home in Florida in 2015 but had no idea of the little secret it held: It was prone to flood damage.And under state law, that was perfectly legal.The sellers and her real-estate agent made no mention that the street had a history of floodwaters...
If you have recently invested in commercial real estate, you will need to prepare a lease before you can gain rental income from tenants. Doing so effectively is a crucial part of the process. You will need to make sure that you protect your interests while ensuring...
Do you think it's time to buy a home in Hollywood, Florida? Maybe you have been renting for a few years and it costs around the median price of $1,995 per month. You are tired of seeing all of that money disappear with nothing to show for it, so you want to buy a...
Real estate investors are wise to do what they can to reduce their tax liability. This can allow them to reinvest a larger share of their profits into new investments, giving them a greater potential to grow their business.While 1031 exchanges are a common way for...
Setting up a limited liability company (LLC) is a common way for real estate investors to isolate investments. This way, one failed real estate investment will not have an effect on their personal assets or other investments that they have made within other LLCs.If...