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Benefits of Working With a Real Estate Agent

Benefits of Working With a Real Estate AgentWhether you're purchasing your first investment property, expanding your portfolio, or preparing to sell, working with an experienced real estate agent

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10 Effective Ways to Prepare Your Home for Sale

Ready to Sell? Preparing your home before coordinating visits from potential buyers can really maximize and speed up the process of selling your home. A few tweaks can make a big difference in

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Before Selling Your Home

1.     Find the answers to the following questions: The three main reasons you are moving. Realistically, the price you expect to set for the sale of the property

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Foreign Investment in Real Property (FIRPTA)...

What is FIRPTA?  It's the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980. It is a tax law that applies to foreign persons who are disposing of U.S. property. Who does FIRPTA

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The 10 Most Common Closing Costs for the Seller

Buyers and sellers have to pay closing costs associated with the transaction. It's important to estimate the costs that each person must pay before placing the property on the market. This also

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Tips to Fix-Up a Property Without Breaking The Bank

Fixing up a property is often a challenge that wears on your bank account. Whether you are trying to bring a few updates to your home to make it more enjoyable for your family or if you are trying

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Sale vs. Sold

The difference between a property being “on-sale” and “sold” lies mainly in the sales price. Therefore, it's important to determine the appropriate sales price before placing

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How to Interview and Choose the Right Agent for the Job of Selling Your Home

Selling your home is probably one of the most important investments you'll ever make. This is why it's essential to go through a detailed interview process before hiring an agent. This professional

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Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Renting

BuyingRentingLess freedom in movingFlexibility, possibility of moving easily from place-to-placeResponsible for all improvements and repairsNot responsible for major repairsPossibility of using the

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What You Should Know About Pre-construction Agreements

What You Should Know About Pre-construction Agreements The following are the most important elements that every investor/buyer should know regarding this type of contract: 1. They are

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How Much Is the Commission?

How Much Is the Commission? For residential real estate transactions, the standard commission is 6% of the home's sale price, which is divided equally. Three percent goes to the buyer's agent

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Protect Your Investment with the Inspection Contingency Clause

What is the inspection contingency clause? This is a clause that gives the buyer the right to inspect the property that he or she intends to buy, with the purpose of determining hidden damages

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FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN REAL PROPERTY TAX ACT (FIRPTA)

What is FIRPTA?  It's the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980. It is a tax law that applies to foreign persons who are disposing of U.S. property. Who does FIRPTA

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Buying Property in Your Own Name or Through a Company

During the last decade, limited liability companies (LLCs) have become a widely used option for acquiring real estate in the United States. Despite the benefits that LLCs offer, they’re not

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What you should know about financing a property

Financing If you're considering buying a home in south Florida, either as an investment, vacation home, or permanent residence, it's important to consider the terms and conditions of getting a

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The Eight Most Costly Mistakes Investors Make When Renting a Property

The Eight Most Costly Mistakes Investors Make When Renting a Property 1.         Ignoring local legislation and not hiring the proper lawyer.

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