Hello, I received this information from my insurance agent regarding FEMA registration and how to obtain a blue tarp to protect your damaged roof. Here is the information on "Operation Blue Roof", in which the US Corp of Engineers will put a ...
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The personal finance site, WalletHub, as reported on CNBC, recently compared the country's 150 largest cities for those nearing retirement using the following criteria: Recreational activities Golf Availability to home health Care facilities Mu...
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Since you are reading this article, you are likely familiar with 1031 Exchanges. Do you know there's another IRS tax deferred option called 1033 Exchange? IRS section 1033 has been on the books since 1921, but it's not known by most people, in...
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It really is a good time to sell a home in Orlando. Prices continue to increase while inventory continues to fall, which is the recipe for a sellers market. 30% of area listings go under contract within 7 days! Now's the time, let's get your...
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Why invests in real estate? Real estate is the only investment where you can put down a fraction of the asset’s value, yet you still receive 100% of the returns. Rent Prep....
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Investors and first time buyers are always concerned about property taxes and new construction homes. Of course, when the property is brand new the taxes will be extremely low because only the lot is being taxed, not the actual structure...makes sense be...
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Only 2.5 months of inventory currently exists for Orlando area real estate. A balanced market is considered to be 6 months inventory, and we are well below that figure. In fact, with inventory so limited, buyers should expect houses to sell quickly and ...
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I have a very nice townhouse coming to market on Thursday 4/27/17 for $139,000. It's a 3/2 with 1,151 under air, enclosed patio, new kitchen, new plumbing, AC 10 years old, currently leased through september for $1,175 monthly. Same tenant for 3 year...
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According to the respected financial magazine, Forbes, Orlando is ranked third best to purchase real-estate in the USA in 2017. Average home price: $219,000 Population: 2,321,418 3-year population growth: 7.2% Year-over-year job growth: 4.4% Year-o...
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This is article #6, the last installment in the Orlando Flip or Hold series. Read article #1. Read article #2. Read article #3. Read article #4. Read article #5. Thus far, we: decided on budget determined type of property available with budget r...
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This is article #5 in the Orlando Flip or Hold series. Read article #1. Read article #2. Read article #3. Read article #4. Thus far, we: decided on budget determined type of property available with budget reached consensus on size, bedrooms, baths...
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This is article #4 in the Orlando Flip or Hold series. Read article #1. Read article #2. Read article #3. Thus far, we: decided on budget determined type of property available with budget reached consensus on size, bedrooms, baths, etc. decided on ...
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This is article #3 in the Orlando Flip or Hold series. Read article #1. Read article #2. Thus far, we: decided on budget determined type of property available with budget reached consensus on size, bedrooms, baths, etc. decided on a specific locati...
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This is article #2 in the Orlando Flip or Hold series. Read article #1. Due to the strong rental market, proximity to employment, "A" rated schools, Medical City, area aesthetic and the strong certainty we'd realize a profit after improveme...
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Orlando Flip or Hold Article 1. Follow us as we work through the process of purchasing another property to update-remodel-rent or flip in Orlando, Florida. In our house, evening TV consists of one of the HGTV or DIY f...
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Investors, another opportunity is developing near the Orlando attractions in 2017! As you know, the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU last year. What you don't likely know is the area SW of DT Orlando...Davenport, FL, Haines City, FL and parts ...
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Buying an investment property requires lots of thought, but not just the typical questions pertaining to size-location-amenities-target market-financial considerations, etc., but also insurance matters. What do I mean by insurance matters? Insurance co...
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Finding garages, sheds, etc., converted into a small apartment or in-law suite is a somewhat common occurrence in Orlando. For the buyer, the possibility of off-setting the mortgage payment with a tenant seems like a win/win, and many times it can be a w...
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No savings for downpayment? No savings for closing costs? No money to purchase appliances? (New construction only) Did you know you can still purchase a home with 100% financing? Does this sound like you? If so, perhaps the USDA (rural financing) ...
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Is A Gated Community Significantly Safer or Better? Buyers always ask if gated communities are safer & better than non-gated, and they usually ask right after someone tailgates us through the gate after I enter the gate code. "There's your...
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Check to see if you are eligible for Down Payment Assistance!...
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According to HSH.com, which is a mortgage resource website, the salary needed to purchase a home in these Florida metro areas goes as follows. 1. Tampa: $37,732 2. Orlando: $42,143 3. Miami: $58,431...
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I can't count how many home inspections I've attended since 2001. Following each one, even after discussing what to expect during the inspection, my clients will still look somewhat dumbfounded and confused on how to sift through the big and smal...
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A fresh coat of paint, new tile, stainless appliances, carpeting, landscaping, etc., neutralizes the buyers instinct to question and assess the condition, price and value of a property. Don't let that happen to you. Question Remodeling Decis...
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My Favorite Orlando Neighborhoods: From a Gay Realtor's Perspective Orlando has lots of great areas, we all know that, but I happen to have a few favorites, and I like each of them for different reasons. When we first moved to Orlando years ago,...
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