Understanding Orlando Property Managers’ Liabilities
MANAGE MY PROPERTY So you have made the plunge into becoming one of Orlando’s property managers. You have purchased one or even several properties that you are planning to rent out, on a monthly basis. The good news is that you stand to make a really nice return on your investment if you handle the …
7 Tips for Hiring Orlando Property Managers
MANAGE MY PROPERTY As with any business, the people you hire are going to be a reflection of you and your character. That is why so much time and care needs to be placed on the final decision of whom you will hire to manage your properties. There are many things to keep in mind …
Homes for Sale in Orlando – What You Should Know Beforehand
MANAGE MY PROPERTY Choosing to buy a home is one of the most important decisions that you could make. Not only will this purchase be the largest of your life but it will be a decision that you must live with for years to come. Navigating the waters of home ownership can be treacherous and …
Orlando Property Management Essentials
MANAGE MY PROPERTY Once you have invested in the real estate world many people will take the next logical step and hire a firm or an individual to handle the property management aspect. This is not as common with individuals who own a small number of properties but it is common for those that have …
Real Estate Investment Guidelines
The last few years have seen some interesting developments in terms of property developments, creating challenges and obstacles for property owners and investors across the world. Property investment takes some insight and preparation to achieve a measurable level of success on the market. The following tips are aimed to provide you with information on the …
First-Time Real Estate Selling Tips
Facing a sale and getting the best out of what you have to work with is not always an easy task. You will need to be careful about a great many things, planning ahead for your future successful sale. The market itself will have challenges you need to tackle in order to make your sale, …
More Than Half of States Still Show Improving Housing Markets
Freddie Mac released its Multi-Indicator Market Index(SM) (MiMi(SM)) for February showing the U.S. housing market overall recovering at a slightly slower pace from the previous month. However, more than half of all states, as well as more than half of the top 50 metro areas, continue to show an improving trend. Eleven states and the …
Fixed Mortgage Rates Inch Down
Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates moving down slightly after last week’s uptick, and remaining within range of average fixed rates for the first quarter of 2014. “Mortgage rates eased this week as housing starts declined 0.2 percent in February to a seasonally …
More Than 4 Million First-Time Buyers Want to Enter the Housing Market in 2014, Buoyed by Strong U.S. Housing Confidence
Millions of current renters nationwide aspire to buy a home in the next year, according to the inaugural edition of the Zillow Housing Confidence Index (ZHCI)[i], suggesting strong demand among potential first-time homebuyers if market conditions are favorable. But existing headwinds, including tight inventory, rising mortgage interest rates and growing affordability problems in a handful …
Valuable Fraud Prevention Tips for Homebuyers and Homeowners
March is Fraud Prevention Month. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has consistently been a leader in the fight against mortgage fraud and offers the following tips to protect yourself from becoming a victim of mortgage fraud. Misrepresentation of Information Mortgage fraud occurs when someone deliberately misrepresents information in order to obtain mortgage financing that …
