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About Steve Schiffer
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Questions about buying, selling, renting or investing in residential and small commercial real estate.

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Licensed real estate agent since 2003

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Orlando Regional Real Estate Associate (ORRA)

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Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure probability in Florida11/20/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: My husband died recently and he was the original borrower on the condo we have in Florida. I know ...
  A: Lauren, I am sorry for your loss. If you were not a signor or guarantor on the loan then you are ...
deed transfer from passed relative11/20/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: My father had passed almost four years ago and my mother just mentioned that he owned some property ...
  A: Michael, There are a lot of questions before I can give more advice. Was there a will? What name ...
timshare resale11/18/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I am selling my timeshare at Vacation Villas at Fantasy world I've been told prices all over the ...
  A: Tom, I do not work in the timeshare side of the market. All I can say is be very careful and do ...
NOISES NEIGHBORS11/18/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I have upstairs neighbors that has forgotten they live over another family. Just about every night ...
  A: Becky, To get out of your lease legally you would have to prove the management company is not ...
deed transfer from passed relative11/17/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: My father had passed almost four years ago and my mother just mentioned that he owned some property ...
  A: Michael, I am sorry for your loss. Try calling the clerk of the court in the county the property ...
security deposit11/15/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I have a small claims court judgement against my previous landlord for my deposit. The property is ...
  A: Chuck, I am not an attorney but with a court judgement try putting a lien on the property. A lien ...
timeshare contract invalid?11/12/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: bought a timeshare 10-28 with Westgate. Was pressured into buying by real estate agent with promises ...
  A: Wayne, I am so sorry you had this experience. You need to consult with an attorney who has ...
Condo Assoc non-approval11/10/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: The Condo Association rule is that condos must be leased for at least 1 year and leases must be ...
  A: If the condominium association has a rule and regulation or a by-law stating that the minimum lease ...
Florida Real Estate Contracts Law11/10/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: My brother and I inherited a condo in Florida when our father died. Initally my brother as the ...
  A: Lauren, If you are on the deed you need to be on the listing agreement/contract. If you are not on ...
Florida Real Estate Contracts Law11/10/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: My brother and I inherited a condo in Florida when our father died. Initally my brother as the ...
  A: Lauren, "is it still considered a "real estate sale transaction" that would require us to pay the ...
short sale11/3/2009Stephanie Frost
  Q: it been almost 1 year my home been on the market for sale. i got a short sale approval from lender 8 ...
  A: Susan You're not alone. Many property owners are in the same boat, and unfortunately there is ...
Transfer of title11/2/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I own about 6 parcels of vacant land and a sigle family redisential rental property, all in Lee ...
  A: Fred, You should be able to "quitclaim" deed them all to the Florida LLC and do it for $100 each. ...
real estate commission11/1/2009Stephanie Frost
  Q: Under Florida law is a commission due a prior listing agent if a home, seen during the contract ...
  A: Tom, This issue isn't addressed by Florida law, but but it is all covered by the listing contract ...
Delay of closing10/29/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: I am purchasing my first home in Orange City, Florida. I put in an offer and it was accepted, my ...
  A: Real estate contracts address the when an issue similar to your's occurs and the time for ...
real estate10/27/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: on a bank owned home should i offer more than the asking price or less.
  A: Jack, There is no set answer as to what if your offer should be higher or lower than the asking ...
Property Management10/26/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: I want to be able to rent other peoples homes for compensation. I do not want to do any real estate ...
  A: The exemptions per Chapter 475 of the Florida Statutes are: (1) Any person acting as an attorney in ...
Property Management10/24/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: I want to be able to rent other peoples homes for compensation. I do not want to do any real estate ...
  A: When an individual wants to only rent other peoples homes for compensation, the service falls within ...
counter offers10/22/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: We are in Canada and are buying a vacation home in Davenport Florida. The property that we choose ...
  A: Lisa, If you do not have a copy of your offer at $76,226 properly executed (signatures, etc.) then ...
rental lease10/21/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I can not live with my roommate any longer. We both signed the rental agreement on a house. What is ...
  A: Judy, I presume your lease says you are jointly and severly responsible for the lease? If that is ...
Buy property in Florida10/21/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: I am Canadian and I'd like to buy property (house or condo)in Florida. I heard that property tax for ...
  A: Elvira, Thank you for your question and I do apologize for not responding sooner. It has been quite ...
lease breaking due to foreclosure10/15/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I am the renter of a condo in Merritt Island, Florida. My unit is owned by a private individual. I ...
  A: Fred, Even though the condo is in foreclosure proceedings the owner still "owns" the condo and you ...
quit claim deed10/14/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I own a single family residence in Palm Beach County with my ex-husband. Currently, the property is ...
  A: Kristen, Go ahead with the quitclaim via your county's clerk of the court. I am not sure the bank ...
offer to purchase reo10/12/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: my wife & I would like to make an offer on a reo as soon as the right property comes on the market. ...
  A: Since you are buying a foreclosed property, hopefully, you will using a real estate attorney to work ...
quit claim9/29/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: i need to be added to the deed of the condo that my grown daughter and i share. it is in her name ...
  A: Cris, Your first hurdle to get over is the written approval from the lender to change the ownership ...
real estate9/29/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: How does one add a spouses name to the deed of their home
  A: Nancy, Go to the clerk of the court where you live and ask them for the paperwork to add a spouse ...
quit claim9/27/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: i need to be added to the deed of the condo that my grown daughter and i share. it is in her name ...
  A: Cris, Here is a copy of the law for transferring ownership via a deed from the State of Florida: ...
transfer mortgage title9/21/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: Due to my mother's declining health, I would like to know what is the best way to transfer her ...
  A: Many children of older parents have a similar concern as yourself. With mortgages to be transferred ...
landlord tenant- security deposit9/17/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: Okay so I know that in Florida that the landlord has 15 days to return your security deposit or 30 ...
  A: Erica, I am not an attorney but I would say postmarked meets the language of the statute. Remember, ...
Delaware deceased/ owns property in Fla.9/14/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I am currently working on an estate and the deceased jointly owns property in Florida with her ...
  A: Dawn, I am not an attorney so please seek legal counsel right here on AllExperts. But, why not ...
Buying Commission Rebates9/14/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I've read a bit about buyer agent rebates. As I've found a property on my own, I'd like to take ...
  A: Michael, Lets cut to the chase. You want to get the very best price on the house that you can with ...
Buying Commission Rebates9/14/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I've read a bit about buyer agent rebates. As I've found a property on my own, I'd like to take ...
  A: Michael, Pitfalls - You get what you pay for. I believe agents who give rebates are less ...
Breaking a Lease-Medical reasons9/13/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: I have been an outstanding tenant of my complex for the last 8 years. I renewed my lease in April ...
  A: Bonnie, Sorry to hear about your father's passing. I am not aware of any law that allows for ...
How to change deed name to beneficiary9/11/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: I am successor trustee for my late folks' trust and will which states house in Pasco County goes to ...
  A: Jan, Thank you for your question. Since this is an estate issue, you should definitely consult ...
Real Estate Agent Commision9/10/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: I'm looking at buying a vacation home in Florida. I scoured the internet and viewed about a dozen ...
  A: Michael, Most listing contracts in the State of Florida has language to the effect Seller will ...
Notice of Claim on Security Deposit9/9/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: Good morning, I signed a lease after making a verbal agreement of my intentions that I could only ...
  A: Scott, Read your lease...does it state clearly upon expiration it automatically renews for a year. ...
Notice of Claim on Security Deposit9/9/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: Good morning, I signed a lease after making a verbal agreement of my intentions that I could only ...
  A: Scott, Leases that are not renewed can have clauses that state the lease defaults to a ...
Real Estate Agent Commision9/9/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: I'm looking at buying a vacation home in Florida. I scoured the internet and viewed about a dozen ...
  A: Michael, Thank you for your question. The commission could be reduced, but not always. In some ...
adding someone to a title9/4/2009Stephanie Frost
  Q: My brother is going to buy a house as first time homebuyer using VA loan, at closing he wants to add ...
  A: A quit claim deed would be what you probably need. A Warranty Deed insures that the seller actually ...
Adding out of State Residents to Florida Deed?9/2/2009Glenn Ginsburg
  Q: Is there tax risk for adding out of state residents to Florida deed? My mother would like to add ...
  A: Per the State Florida: "Every person who owns and resides on real property in Florida on January 1 ...
Question8/29/2009Steve Schiffer
  Q: . I am hoping you can help me. My husband and I live in Yulee/Fernandina Beach FL, right outside of ...
  A: Jennifer, If your move is military related I believe you have benefits that civilians do not have. ...

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