Author: tdurand

How to Handle Liens and Tax Problems When Selling Your House in Florida

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When you have a lien on your home from tax debt, your increasing penalties and interest are likely adding pressure to your situation.  Because tax debts continue to climb as time passes, taking quick action will save whatever equity remains and remove the dark cloud that lingers over your head. Whatever you do, don’t try … Continued

What Does it Mean to Sell Your House on Terms in Florida?

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Is your dream home on the market? Then, you’d better move fast in the hot Florida real estate market like the one we are in now! Sellers are flush with cash buyers’ offers and benefit from selecting among buyers in bidding wars! Often, would-be buyers need to sell their existing homes for the funds before … Continued

5 Signs A Traditional Sale Isn’t Right For You in Florida

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While the first option to sell your home that comes to mind may be to call a real estate agent and list, very often, homeowners have second thoughts about doing so for various reasons. Listing the property on their own as an FSBO may be the next thought; however, many of the same factors that … Continued

The Best Way to Buy Vacant Land In Florida

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For real estate investors looking to build their portfolios and add diversity, the land sector offers an exciting opportunity to make excellent returns on your investment. There are nearly as many ways to utilize the land for profit as there are types of land to invest in, and often investors find creative and cost-saving ways … Continued

How Do Lease Options Work For Your Florida House?

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Suppose you own a home and can wait out the term of a lease option to exit the property, typically from one to three years. Or perhaps you have a property you’ve had trouble selling. In that case, a lease option is an excellent sales method that can be pretty lucrative—combining the benefit of a … Continued

The Fastest Way to Sell a House in Florida if You Are Getting a Divorce

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When going through a divorce, there are many decisions to be made. Understandably, the goal is to complete the process and bring your settlement to full closure as quickly as possible, including selling a shared house. However, the funds from the sale are often required so that you can each move forward, meaning you’ll need … Continued

The 5 Biggest Problems for Landlords in Florida and How to Handle Them

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Residential rentals offer fantastic tax benefits and can grow into significant wealth over time. But, for example, when looking at a potential investment and reviewing the accounting records, you can’t see all of the behind-the-scenes hours spent screening and dealing with tenants or the financial costs to create that steady and reliable flow of income. … Continued

How to Sell a House With Cloudy Title in Florida

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Liens, judgments, title issues, or encumbrances can cause a cloudy or defective title because it makes it difficult to discern the proper owner. In addition, a cloudy or defective title creates issues if you need to sell your home because most buyers use traditional lenders to attain a mortgage. When buyers qualify for a loan, … Continued

How to Get Your Asking Price Without Any Waiting in Florida

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There is a shortage of opportunities and high desirability of rent-to-own properties for buyers, making rent-to-own agreements offer a lucrative delayed exit strategy allowing real estate investors to squeeze a few extra dimes out of the returns on the property. In addition, the buyer maintains the property as if it were their own, typically up … Continued

3 Things To Know Before Selling Your House On Your Own In Florida

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So now that you have decided to sell your home, the next step is to determine the best sales method for your circumstances and the home’s condition. So naturally, calling a real estate agent was likely the first option that came to your mind for selling. On second thought, however, for many owners, the idea … Continued