Non-Freehold or Leasehold Estates
Unlike a fee simple estate, which provides for an indefinite time and untethered scope of ownership. A leasehold estate always has a definite beginning and end. Its duration is known and opposite of absolute ownership, this estate does not provide ownership rights. This is very important as not all of the legal rights usually associated with a real property will transfer to the tenant. All ownership rights will stay with the landlord and the tenant will have a limited scope of ownership.
Florida’s First-Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program
Purchasing a home is not the easiest process to go through and in many cases, most homeowners need some level of assistance to help them get through the financial hump. Fortunately, for first-time home buyers in the State of Florida, there are recent programs implemented to help them do just that. Even amid the corona virus pandemic, Florida State has listed multiple down payment assistance programs that fit for both FHA and conventional borrowers.
When is a Single Agency Relationship Right for Your Real Estate Transaction?
As previously noted, a single agency relationship provides certain duties to a buyer or seller. In a nutshell, the real estate sales associate and their employing Broker become your fiduciaries. They are officially the “agents” and you are officially the “client”. They owe you, as the client, a set of duties that are only present in this agreement whether you are the home seller or the home buyer.
Real Estate Agency Relationship
A real estate agency relationship or agreement dictates the responsibilities owed to you by your representing agent or Broker. Depending on the state, these rules are modified in small ways but overall, the end results will tend to the be the same. We will go into agency relationships below, but first, let’s start with the 3 types of realtor agency relationships.
$7,500 Down Payment Assistant Program in Florida
The HFA Preferred: Offers to eligible borrowers, in the place of a 0% down second mortgage, up to $7,500 down payment assistance, a fixed rate mortgage for 30 years and decreased premium mortgage insurance. The $7,500 2nd mortgage becomes payable in full if: the mortgage borrowers decides to no longer occupy the property. Otherwise, the $7,500 assist is deferred so long as the property is not sold, satisfied, refinanced or transferred.
Property Management: The Process
Owning a property takes a lot of responsibility. Along with that responsibility is a long list of to do’s that ensures your home or investment property is being maintained properly and efficiently both within the management process and in a financial sense. If having one property is a hand-full, the thought of multiple properties to maintain could make your head spin. This is where the added strength of a strong property management company like Kashmiri Realty & Property Management by your side can play a big role in your real estate purchase endeavors.
Sprucing & Preparing your Home for Your Open House
An open space is essential for buyers to visualize their personal items in your home. Minimize the clutter throughout your walking space and don’t over accessorize your living space. Having too much furniture or living space accessories like vases can obstruct a buyer’s imagination when they are trying to view their family in the home you are selling. You can use accessories such as vases but remember to limit their exposure, keep it clean and reasonable. You’ll be amazed at the difference such a simple task can make in your living space.
Passive Income for Real Estate Investors
If you think it is light work to own and manage a real estate investment property, think again. Owning real estate investment properties is tough and lots of dedication will be required depending on how you choose to manage your time and your investment. You should never look at real estate investments as an investment, you should look at investing in property as a business. A business that you will need to manage and maintain, a business that you will need to care for just like any other business you’d startup.
How To Avoid Getting Your Home Loan Application Denied
A verified income loan considers your current state of employment. It requires your employer’s involvement when executing a verification of employment. If your VOE cannot be fulfilled by your employer, it can be a very valid reason to get your loan denied. This is not usually the case, most employers will return the VOE in a timely manner. It is not at the top of the list of reasons to get your loan denied but it is one.
Preparing to Buy Your Home
Loan to Value is the difference between the value of your home compared to the total loan amount being borrowed for that home. To a lending institution, an LTV ratio is a lending risk assessment and it is used to assess the risk of a loan for a property. The bigger the LTV, the larger the risk the investor or lending institutions in taking on.