Perry Rohan
Florida Condo Law Puts Limits on Bulk Owners
16 December 2022 | 2 replies
The statute says if a party contracting to provide maintenance or management services to an association, or a board member of such a party, owns 50 percent or more of the units in the condominium, then the remaining unit owners (the minority owners) may cancel such contracts by a majority vote between them.
Robin Simon
Mortgage Rates Remain Near Recent Lows Despite Fed's Rate Hike
15 December 2022 | 1 reply
It's often said here, but bears repeating: by the time the Fed officially announces a rate hike, that rate hike is old news and of no further consequence to financial market movement. There are exceptions for times w...
Marija Petrovic
Tenant wants to break lease | doesn’t want to pay
30 December 2022 | 9 replies
As long as he holds the keys, he is the tenant and remains responsible for rent and utilities.
Mary Brennock
Does every tenant need to process a Credit and Background Report
17 October 2022 | 2 replies
What if the top earner has a clear credit history, but they split-up while renting your property and now the only one remaining is the one whose credit you didn't run?
Anand Acharya
Fixing foundation issues
28 December 2022 | 4 replies
Escrowing funds is another way to go about it that will likely satisfy the lender.
Jacob Northfield
Unexpected repairs after FHA appraisal
29 December 2022 | 10 replies
I have a 4k earnest deposit, then the costs of the inspections and appraisals, as well as about $800 remaining for the downpayment, so I don't have too much into the deal cash wise, but I would rather not lose my deposit.
Urvashi Vasishtha
What is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Home?
28 December 2022 | 6 replies
Each of those factors directly or indirectly impacts the behavior of the housing market.Other factors include individual readiness, the location of the home, and ongoing housing trends, including interest rates.Despite the external shocks to the housing market, seasons remain a major driving factor in when to buy a home.
Menachem Krasnjanski
Equity after a refinance
29 December 2022 | 11 replies
If each partner is taking a distribution equal to the size of their original contribution, equity allocations should remain in line with the original percent shares.
Ken Martinez
10 Factors You Should Consider Before Starting
1 December 2015 | 8 replies
I am not saying to settle or be satisfied or even to slow down.
Bryce Ericson
How old of a house should you NOT purchase because of newer codes
29 December 2022 | 12 replies
For instance, if there's an unresolved settling issue, you can probably see cracks in the foundation, buckling, un-level floors, un-plumb doors, etc. ...but, if everything is solid now on an old house, it'll probably remain pretty solid for the foreseeable future.