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When you enter into a real estate transaction, you have to sign a contract. However, you may find yourself wishing you could get out of the deal. In some cases, you can, but it's often important to have contingencies.These contingencies are essentially requirements...
The closer you get to retirement, the more you may question whether your nest egg is large enough or if you’ll need to find a supplementary income. For many Floridians, the answer is that they would rather add to their income than live on tighter budgets, and a good...
There was some concern about what would happen to Florida's luxury real estate market once the United States Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FCEN) took aim at foreign buyers using shell companies to buy properties.The goal was to keep foreign buyers...
You've just been offered what sounds like a great deal: For just a little money down, you can assume the mortgage on a piece of property you really love and become its owner.Mortgage assumptions are a kind of owner-assisted financing that's coming back into vogue --...
Purchasing a fourplex, small apartment building or more can be an exciting investment that brings in some extra money. Whether you are looking for a way to make passive income during your retirement years or for a way to make some extra income, buying rental property...
A large part of any business' success is due to the environment from which it grew. This is true for almost any type of business, from fashion retail brands to digital start-ups. The choices that you make regarding commercial real estate, therefore, are not trivial...
When a person makes a significant financial gain through a property they have bought and then sold, they typically owe capital gains tax as a result. Short-term capital gains tax generally applies to property you have owned for more than a year and is subject to...
If you are interested in purchasing a home in the state of Florida, you will understand that it is no simple undertaking. Buying a home is likely going to be the biggest purchase you make in your life; therefore, it is important that you do it right.Many people going...
If you are going through the process of buying or selling property in the state of Florida, it is important that you understand how the law works. There are many considerations to take into account, and you may be able to benefit from tax exemptions by understanding...
Workers with a long commute in congested traffic may be looking for an alternative, and many of them are getting one. The idea of a place where people can live, work and play all in one community is gaining traction, and Florida is a hot spot for new community...