Marriage Equality Starts Early January
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By the end of November the landscape began to change for sexual equality, and even the conservative panhandle of the Sunshine State started to warm to the idea of passing legislative protections for Floridians who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. So much so, the bill was brought on the… Read More
5 Things to Know about VA Loans
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You’ve put in years of service into the military and now, after taking advantage of the GI Bill, you’re in the first few years of a new and exciting career you simply love. What’s more, it’s time to buy a home, something very much appreciated after being deployed from place… Read More
Gay Marriage Headed to Supreme Court Again
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By now, most of the nation has heard that the issue of same-sex marriage is going back to the United States Supreme Court and this time, timing will play a key role in the decision. Just over a month ago, the nation’s highest court declined to rule on gay marriage;… Read More
Common Reasons Home Loans are Rejected
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Having a home loan application rejected is a disappointing situation, but it’s not the final answer. That’s because the lending industry is a highly competitive one and because their are so many institutions trying to expand their books of business, it’s not unusual for an applicant or co-applicants to… Read More
Is It Cheaper to Hire a Real Estate Agent or Sell Myself?
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This is a common question for people who would like to save thousands of dollars in real estate sales commissions. The average exclusive rights of sale listing will come at a price of 6 percent of the agreed purchase amount. For a home that sell for $250,000, that adds up… Read More
How Can I Sell a Small Home?
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You want to sell a small home, your home, because you’re ready to upsize, relocate, or just want a change. There’s just one problem: you’re going-up against some large competition and with interest rates still low, plenty of mortgage products, as well as house prices remaining quite affordable, you think… Read More
LGBT Mortgage Options Remain Challenging
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Though a key provision in the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down by the United State Supreme Court some time ago, home financing for LGBT couples remains a challenge. Because federal and state laws are not at parity, a number of issues arise as to the legality and availability… Read More
Beware those Distressed Property Deals
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We’ve all heard that purchasing short sale, bank-owned, or foreclosure property will come with a nice discount. That might have been true a few years ago, but those deals are largely gone. The lure of saving a lot of money causes some buyers to overlook what would otherwise be quite… Read More
Same Sex Couples Planning Still Complex
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Though the United States Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, Section 3, over a year ago, giving the same federal rights to same sex couples, clarity over many issues still remains problematic. Those issues include estate planning, financial planning, taxes, social security benefits, and housing. How each… Read More
What a Home Inspector Won’t Tell You
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There’s a lot to the home buying process and it entails more than qualifying for a mortgage and searching through dozens of listings. Buyers want to make smart decisions so, they do what they can to learn about the properties they’re investing so much time and money. Even though buyers… Read More