Florida is a hot market for international investors. With the settlement of home prices and the strong Euro, it´s a great time to buy Second Homes and Investment Properties. The high level of inventory still presures sellers to lower the prices of their homes. Together with the actual conversion rate this makes Florida homes much
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According to a new survey of the University of Florida, 82 % of Floridians expect the values of their homes to rise over the next 5 years. This may sound like a surprise, but for the UF economists it wasn´t. “The last time housing prices fell and didn’t recover within five years was during the
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More Choices Even in a down market, people are still selling property. In fact, the inventory of homes in our area is greater than ever. Negotiation Because of the great amount of inventory, there is more pressure for the seller to accept your offer. The sellers have to compete, which leads to lower prices. Check
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Flipping houses means buying and re-selling quickly with intentions of a profit. The most common flip involves one investor, who obtains the property at below market value. Most times this will be a property in need of major repair, or a property that has to be sold fast to avoid foreclosure. The investor then makes
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Buy and hold rental properties is one of the oldest methods that most people are familiar with. Renting your investment property can provide you with monthly cash flow while you build equity using your tenant’s money. Renting also allows you to take advantage of tax breaks for any improvements you make to the property. Although
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There are many reasons why people decide to buy a second home for retirement. For many retirees, a second home can offer a way to stay in a comfortable and familiar neighborhood and at the same time offer an opportunity to start out on a new adventure in a new home in a new destination.
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Congratulations! You are ready to move! This page contains a checklist so that your move is as organized and effortless as possible. Think about your move as a series of small projects that you can begin while your home is under contract and closing process. One Month before Moving Make a plan what you do
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There are many advantages to buying a home versus renting one. In many cases, the amount of money a renter spends on rent can be about the same as or less than the amount a homeowner spends on a mortgage. But with the tax benefit for homeowners, his savings can be significant. Renting can cost
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The 3-P-Rule:  Prepare – Prospect – Purchase Your home is probably the biggest purchase your family will ever make, and it involves many decisions that go beyond simply choosing a Realtor you like. Attention to detail is everything when buying a home or condo. It’s our job to know the benefits and drawbacks of each
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