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Florida Homeowners: What to Expect When You Live in a Tourist Hotspot

Lamacchia Realty

Legal Know-how for Rentals : Ensure you’re current with local regulations if you rent your property. Short-term rental laws can be strict, and staying compliant avoids hefty fines. Soundproof Your Home : Invest in soundproof windows and walls to keep the party outside from disturbing your peace.

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Everything You Need to Know About Employer Relocation Packages

Zillow

When the containers are full, the moving company transports them to your new home or, if you’re not ready to move in just yet, they can take the containers to their warehouse, where they will store your belongings. Interpreting these tax laws can be complicated. You pack and load the containers yourself, on your own timeline.

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How to Buy a Rental Property: Get Tips from the Experts

PennyMac

He agrees that new real estate investors need to think of rental property as a long-term investment and that they must educate themselves about legal issues they’ll likely face as a real estate lessor, particularly if you’re interested in multifamily properties. Invest for the long haul. Don’t buy a property now to sell it within a year.

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The Ultimate Guide to Retiring in Florida: Tips for a Smooth Transition

Lamacchia Realty

This is a welcomed law for many current and incoming residents, as home prices continue to rise in some regions. Transportation and Accessibility: Navigate Florida With Ease In Your Retirement The transportation system makes getting around the state convenient and accessible for retirees.

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

This proposed NYC "pied-a-terre" tax law has a name that infers it concerns " pied-a-terres " when in fact that property type is but one part of the property types that are impacted. which seems in direct conflict with state law since co-ops and condos are valued as rentals by state law in NYC. click to expand].

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Can You Get a Mortgage for a Tiny Home?

Assurance Financial

From finding the right mortgage to finding a legal place to store your home, you must understand the unique financial demands of a tiny house and prepare for challenges ahead of time. Tiny houses on wheels (THOW) operate like a trailer and allow easy transportation and setup almost anywhere with the right access points.

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10 Simple Steps to Purchase a Home in 2020

PennyMac

By law, you’re entitled to one free credit check per year , per reporting agency, so obtaining your current score should be the first step in the home buying process. Is Homeowners Insurance Legally Required? Appliances: Are they included in the home sale? How old are they, and how well do they work? Step 6: Make Your Offer.