06/07/2016
If you were to think about all of the advice that your parents have given you over your lifetime, the most prominent would be to buy a house for the purpose of establishing financial security or to provide a space to create a family. And while this is a good lesson for everybody to retain, too...
05/09/2016
Searching for and buying a home for you and your family to enjoy long-term is an exciting time. From deciding which style of home you are looking for to the type of in-house amenities you like, the entire process is an exercise in preparing for and building the foundations for your future. When...
04/08/2016
Searching for your dream house isn’t always a dream, with months of looking at properties online, then, even more time spent looking through a smaller selection in person right down to the excruciating choices of selecting your final few before you find the house you love. However, what many...
03/08/2016
It's no secret that selling real estate near Coconut Grove isn't always a smooth process, and with a large number of requirements and processes that need to be undertaken, it's also no surprise. If you're looking to sell real estate near Coconut Grove and are open to learning from the mistakes of...
02/09/2016
Getting ready to sell a property is no easy feat for a few different reasons: not only is the process overwhelming, but the estate may have some sentimental value to you. That's why, in order to make this ordeal easier on you, the following post will share a few tips you can put to good use so...
01/07/2016
Winter is here, and hopefully you did more than just read our post on boosting your curb appeal. Here is a checklist that you should follow to get your home ready for the cold winter ahead and protect your home investment.

Prepare for the Winter in Miami

Now is the time to make...
12/09/2015
The holiday season, spanning November to January, is generally considered the worst time to list a home on the market. The short days, cold weather, and holiday spirit tend to focus buyers' attention elsewhere. Most people have other concerns during the holiday season, so it is not the most...
11/26/2015
Buying a home is likely the largest investment you will make in your life. Title insurance protects your investment in many cases where there are rival claims on your property. Each time a property exchanges hands, there are more opportunities for mistakes, oversights, and complications to occur,...
10/28/2015

Even More Helpful Real Estate Settlement Terms

Here are a few more real estate terms you may find useful at your closing.

Abstract

A short history of a parcel's title. It includes the initial grant and all subsequent transfers affecting ownership of the property.

ALTA

American Land Title...
10/23/2015

More Useful Real Estate Settlement Terms

Here are a few more terms you will need to know before going to your closing.

Default

Failure to live up to an agreement by either not paying or not performing by the covenants.

Defective Title

An irregular or faulty title due to a lien, judgment, mortgage...