What Is the Best Way to Improve My Credit Score?
While there is no “best” way to improve your credit score, as each of the three main credit…
Rules for Investing in America as a Foreigner: A Primer
Raj and his wife Nila want to buy a house in America to be used as a vacation…
How Do I Prepare For A Smooth Closing?
There are several things you can do to be certain that your real estate transaction will close on…
What is the First Time Homebuyer Credit?
The First Time Homebuyer Credit is a credit available to taxpayers who purchase a primary residence during the…
What is an unrecorded easement?
Easements (those rights someone else has to use part of your property) are typically recorded in the public…
Why do I need a survey?
While the plat map attached to your preliminary title report will show the boundaries of the property, it…
Choose Right Settlement Agent for a Quick Closing
In spite of the recent shift in the real estate market, seeing sales slowing down in many areas,…
The Best Thing We Did to Sell Our House
Dear Sandy, We wanted to share our story with you because we were so amazed at how we…
Can I Modify My Existing Mortgage Instead of Refinancing?
Dear Sandy, I chose an adjustable rate mortgage in 2003, interest only, based on the LIBOR index. The…
How Am I Taxed in an Installment Sale?
Installment sales are used to help spread out capital gains on a property for a period of more…
What Happens When My Rental Apartment Is Converted to a Condominium?
Amy Silk has been renting her extra large one bedroom apartment on Village Boulevard in North Palm Beach,…
What happens to the mortgage if I inherit the property?
If you inherit a property in which there is a mortgage, under the federal law called the Garn-St….
How Do I Get a Copy of My Credit Report?
If you have been denied credit in the past 30 days, you have the right to request a…
I Am a First time Homebuyer. Is There a Special Loan for Me?
Many lenders participate in the Community Home Buyer’s Program, sponsored by Fannie Mae, which is specifically tailored for…
Is There Another Way to Hold Title Which Is Unique to Husband and Wife?
Another way to hold title which is unique to husband and wife is Tenancy by the Entireties. Tenancy…
What are Contingencies and Why They Are So Important
A contingency is a condition in a Purchase Agreement which states that the agreement is reliant upon certain…
I’ll Fix The Roof After Escrow Closes
Often it may occur that the property you are buying, upon inspection, reveals a problem that needs correcting….
What is a Trust and Should I Create One?
A trust is an arrangement which dictates how your assets are to be managed and distributed. Trusts are…