Pests such as cockroaches and termites can cause a health hazard to you and your family. There are a variety of things that you can do to eliminate pest issues in your home, including chemical and non-chemical alternatives. The EPA offers a guide to pest management on their website. Once a pest infestation occurs, it can be exceptionally painful to address. To avoid pest problems to begin with, …
An Overview Of Florida Real Estate Transfer Taxes And Who Pays Them
When real estate is transferred in Florida, real estate transfer taxes (often known as deed recording taxes) are charged. Unlike annual real estate property taxes, transfer taxes are applicable only once when a property changes ownership. It is useful for home buyers and sellers to be knowledgeable on what a transfer tax is and how much it may impact closing figures. This article offers an …
Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) Benefits For The Florida Area
HARP is a home refinance program through Making Home Affordable (MHA) by the Departments of the Treasury and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It was created to help homeowners current on their mortgage but who can not refinance since the market value of their real estate has reduced below the balance of their mortgage. Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) benefits for the Florida area is …
Home Energy Conservation Guidance – Florida
Reducing energy consumption in your Florida house is not only good for the environment but will also save you money. There are best practices that you can observe throughout the year. This blog provides home energy conservation guidance - Florida. Managing Temperature An electronic thermostat saves money on heat and air conditioning. Rather than leaving your heating or cooling on all day, a …
Florida FHA Mortgage Guidance
FHA is a mortgage where private mortgage insurance is provided with federal funding. Most major mortgage companies offer the program. Although the program is most often utilized by new home buyers, it is not restricted to them. This blog provides Florida FHA Mortgage Guidance and pre-approval recommendations to help you determine if it is a mortgage that you should go with. Advantages Of FHA …
Types Of Windows For Florida Properties
Selecting the perfect type of windows for a home is very important. Windows contribute to the look and feel of a Florida property. They also operate in different ways and have varying levels of efficiency. Here are some basic types of windows for Florida properties and useful information about each type. Types Of Windows For Florida Properties Hung Windows Hung windows are the most popular …
Guidance On Popular Real Estate Lingo
The home buying and listing steps are confusing enough to start with. Real estate lingo can make it more confusing, especially if it is your first time purchasing a property. In this article you will find guidance on popular real estate lingo. This will help you better comprehend the real estate process. Popular Real Estate Lingo CMA A CMA is a report that evaluates your real estate to similar …
Importance of Using Florida Mortgage Loan Experts
Obtaining financing for real estate can be a difficult process because of the different financing programs, the paperwork required, and the review process. Getting help from local Florida mortgage loan experts may eliminate some of the confusion. In this blog are details on the benefits of using Florida loan experts. Benefits of Florida Mortgage Loan Experts Florida Mortgage Options Florida …
Florida Condo Definition For First Time Buyers
Condos vary from single family real estate. It is helpful for home buyers to realize those differences prior to buying a condo unit. This article provides Florida condo definition for first time buyers. What Makes a Condo Condominium is a form of land ownership. Condominiums are made up of 2 or more units, with the interiors individually owned and common areas mutually owned by everyone. Certain …
An Overview Of Commonly Used Mortgage Lingo
Exploring the home loan process may be confusing, especially with a lot of industry-related lingo. Becoming familiar with commonly used mortgage lingo may facilitate the process. In this blog you will find an overview of commonly used mortgage lingo. Commonly Used Mortgage Lingo Pre-approval A pre-approval is a letter provided by a lender detailing the home price and type of loan that a person …