| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Condo Assoc non-approval | 11/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Delay of closing | 10/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| real estate | 10/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| Property Management | 10/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Property Management | 10/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| Buy property in Florida | 10/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| offer to purchase reo | 10/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| quit claim | 9/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| quit claim | 9/27/2009 |
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: ...
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| transfer mortgage title | 9/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| How to change deed name to beneficiary | 9/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Real Estate Agent Commision | 9/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Real Estate Agent Commision | 9/9/2009 |
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 ...
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| Adding out of State Residents to Florida Deed? | 9/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| Question | 8/29/2009 |
Q: . I am hoping you can help me. My husband and I live in Yulee/Fernandina Beach FL, right outside of ...
A: Each short sale approval varies greatly. In my experience with short sale properties the approval ...
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| SHORT SALE PURCHASE | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I EXECUTED A "SHORT SALE" REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT ON FEBRUARY 27, 2009 FOR A HOME IN ...
A: There is no statute as to the maximum time limit that a lender has to approve the potential short ...
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| Transaction agency and closing costs | 8/24/2009 |
Q: FirstI'm located in Lakeland, FL and have my personal residence listed with a Realtor locally. A ...
A: Woody, For the transaction brokerage: FL Statute Chapter 475.278 Authorized brokerage ...
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| Transaction agency and closing costs | 8/23/2009 |
Q: FirstI'm located in Lakeland, FL and have my personal residence listed with a Realtor locally. A ...
A: Alan, First, you are not quite right. In the State of Florida the real estate brokerage regulations ...
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| Florida real estate contracts | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I am considering buying a second home in SW Florida and have reviewed the FAR/BAR contract. I was ...
A: Woody, There is a third title search which is done when the deed is recorded. There could an ...
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| Florida real estate contracts | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I am considering buying a second home in SW Florida and have reviewed the FAR/BAR contract. I was ...
A: Woody, You are correct that both the buyer and seller must agree in writing to extend the closing. ...
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| Florida real estate contracts | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I am considering buying a second home in SW Florida and have reviewed the FAR/BAR contract. I was ...
A: I don't know if you are working with a real estate agent to accomplish your purchase. The agent ...
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| Private loan | 8/21/2009 |
Q: A colleague of my husbands offered to loan us 60K to buy a foreclosed piece of property. The ...
A: I really can't give an answer, because, I don't know what is contained within the written contract. ...
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| lease renewal | 8/17/2009 |
Q: Rented home in Marion County with automatic 1 year renewal-advised by rental agent less than 60 days ...
A: According to: Section 83.57, F.S. Termination of tenancy without a specific term - days of written ...
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| security deposit return and no lease | 8/14/2009 |
Q: When I moved out from a rental apartment, the realtor did the walk-through and said that the ...
A: According to Florida law in regard to landlords and tenants. Section 83.49, F. S. "When you move ...
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| homestead | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have been living in a mobile home that was left to a friend that doesen't want it. He signed it ...
A: There are several issues involved with your situation. The first thing that comes to mind was the ...
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| Exemptions | 7/30/2009 |
Q: My fiance is buying a home in Cape Coral. He has recently became disabled. I can not find the ...
A: Jo Ann, Thank you for your question. Your fiance maybe able to claim an exemption for his ...
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| security deposit | 7/24/2009 |
Q: If the apartment I rent is going on foreclosure and my landlord will file bankruptcy can he keep my ...
A: Antony, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, many individuals are in a similar situation as ...
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| condo-doomsday | 7/21/2009 |
Q: what happens to your condo if the complex goes bankrupt?
A: Robert - as with any bankruptcy the federal court handles the affairs of the condo complex. You ...
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| real estate attorney fee | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I am considering buying a condo or house in southwest fl. for cash-what would a typical real estate ...
A: Good morning Robert, Thank you for question. A real estate attorney's fees will be based upon the ...
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| Short sale on investment property in Tampa, Fl | 6/4/2009 |
Q: First time on this site so I'll try to do my best in explaining my situation and if there's ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your situation, please understand that you are not the only one that has the ...
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| florida homestead exemption | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I own a condo, mortgage free, but cannot stay a full 6 months at a time there. if i put my son's ...
A: Good morning Carla, Thank you for question. Here is a summary of the qualifications for obtaining ...
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| Quit Claim Deed and Home Stead Exemption | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I currently own a house with my brother with no morgage. Now, I decide to move out and buy a new ...
A: Good morning Kim, Thank you for your question. There are different deeds to a property and they ...
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| The Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA) | 4/25/2009 |
Q: The Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA) says that 80% of units must be occupied by at least ...
A: Tim, Very few 55+ communities allow people under 55 to purchase in 55+ communities. In order to be ...
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| adding a name to a deed | 4/18/2009 |
Q: .my mother owns a house in fort lauderdale , Florida which is paid for in full and she would like to ...
A: It sounds like what you and your Mother are looking for is a Life Estate. With the Life Estate your ...
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| Divorce Settlement | 4/8/2009 |
Q: My wife and I are divorcing, and I am willing to take the house on as a refinance in my name. Due to ...
A: I would suggest that you use the one of the HUD approved Housing Counseling Agencies to discuss your ...
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| HOMESTEAD EX. | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS. IF YOUR MORTGAGE HAS BEEN PAID OFF ARE YOU STILL ENTITLED TO FILE HOMESTEAD ...
A: If your mortgage has been paid off, you are still entitled to a homestead exemption if you make a ...
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| Homestead Exemption | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I'm in a pickle. In September 2008 my husband and I temporarily had to leave our permanent home in ...
A: This might get you out of the pickle. You may file a late application for homestead exemption in ...
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| condo misrepresentation | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I need some advice as to what I can do in regard in this situation. I purchased a condo and was ...
A: Condominiums in the State of Florida falls under the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares ...
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| Foreclosure, eviction, time frames | 3/8/2009 |
Q: ..This question is on behalf of my neighbor/friend who does not have email access. She lives in ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your neighbor/friend losing her home to foreclosure. I hear about these ...
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| legal documentation | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I recently received a signed contract from a buyer for cash on our house in Florida, while signing ...
A: Joy, They are giving good advice. Sometimes when we do a good thing for someone else we receive a ...
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| legal documentation | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I recently received a signed contract from a buyer for cash on our house in Florida, while signing ...
A: Joy, If I understand your answers, the buyers were to write a check upon the acceptance of the ...
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| legal documentation | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I recently received a signed contract from a buyer for cash on our house in Florida, while signing ...
A: Good evening Joy, Before answering you question there are a couple of points that I need some ...
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| condo rental agreement | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I would like to know if a renter's social security number is required on condo vacation rental ...
A: Dawn, When renting a property what the owner or rental agent is assessing if you are a reliable ...
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| Buying a house | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I'm in the process of buying a house but I am getting separated from my husband , the loan is on my ...
A: Since you are in the process of purchasing a home and you might still be married when you close - I ...
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| foreclosure/name removal from deed | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Intended as a source of income for them after her death, my mother-in-law placed my husband and his ...
A: There are a couple of things that need to be explored prior to the foreclosure. 1) Is your husband ...
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| One-story versus Two-story premiums | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Ginsburg, We're looking at homes in the Port Charlotte and North Port areas. My question is ...
A: It is always best to obtain an answer to questions dealing with specific variations of valuations ...
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| Cost basis of property | 1/16/2009 |
Q: If my parents leave me their condo in their will, I realize the cost basis for me will be the market ...
A: Based upon my personal issue with life estates for my Mother-in-law and parents the cost basis will ...
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| property inheritance and SOH and homestead | 1/16/2009 |
Q: If my parents put my name on their deed so that I automatically inherit their Florida condo (I do ...
A: Rick, Here is a synopsis of the homestead law: Every person who owns a dwelling in the State of ...
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| Seller Withdraws Listing during negotations | 1/11/2009 |
Q: My realtor made an offer on a property on my behalf. The listing was on the market for 500 days! ...
A: Yes, the seller can withdraw the listing for purposes of selling the property. The listing contract ...
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| Lee County Deeds | 1/8/2009 |
Q: We just bought a home in Fort Myers in December 2008. We want to apply for the homestead exemption, ...
A: The recording of a deed can take anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks. In order to claim homestead ...
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| Are wo year lease agreements legal in Florida | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My husband, 2-year-old son, and I moved into a rental home Sept. 2008. With out going into details ...
A: Many landlords will use the State of Florida Supreme Court approved lease for residential ...
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| condo -renting | 1/4/2009 |
Q: considering buying a condo in Bonita Springs concerned with privavcy and quiet looking in range of ...
A: Robert, You should be able to find a condo with privacy and quiet in the price range you are ...
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| real estate closing | 11/23/2008 |
Q: My husband and I signed a separation agreeement that did not go thru the courts. He bought a home to ...
A: Teri, First a point of clarification is needed. You stated your husband (separated from) purchased ...
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| Quit claim deed | 11/5/2008 |
Q: My husband and I own a home in Florida (bought in 2005) that is titled in both our names, (we were ...
A: Good morning Etta, My recommendation in cases similar to your's is for individuals to discuss any ...
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| Homestead Exemption - Quit Claim Deed | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Ginsburg, My wife and I purchased her parents' home 10 yrs ago. In order to keep her parents' ...
A: Jose, I would check with the title company you will be using to prepare the new deed, as well as ...
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| Homestead Exemption - Quit Claim Deed | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Ginsburg, My wife and I purchased her parents' home 10 yrs ago. In order to keep her parents' ...
A: Sometimes questions of what could be of a simple nature often leads to other questions. Do you have ...
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| Homestead application | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a home in Ocala FL. We closed on June 5, 2008 but due to surgeries I wasn't ...
A: First you would not be eligible for homestead in 2008. According to the law you have to own the ...
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| Question regarding real estate deed | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My boyfriends father received a home as an inheritance from his mother. He signed the deed as a ...
A: I have seen where the named person on deed was a single or married individual when they were married ...
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| Adding my Husband to my Deed | 9/23/2008 |
Q: My husband and I married two years ago. I already owned a home and he was building one before we ...
A: Good morning Kristine, I would strongly concur with you and you are very wise that you should go ...
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| add name to deed | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I have recently moved in with my elderly mother to help care for her. She wants to add my name to ...
A: In your case you should use a local real estate attorney or title company to prepare the necessary ...
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| Preparing a Warranty Deed | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I am transferring ownership of my Florida timeshare. I live in Ohio and the Buyer lives in NC. I ...
A: Stephanie, When buying or selling real estate it is always best to use an attorney that specializes ...
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| TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP | 9/11/2008 |
Q: MYSELF AND TWO FRIENDS ARE FORMING A CORPORATION. WE ARE NEGOTIATING FOR AN NON-OWNER OCCUPIED ...
A: Sean, There are many pro's and con's in the way you are going about this real estate transaction. ...
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| Time share deed | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I paid off the loan I have with a Wyndham timeshare in Orlando, Fla. The Resort has sent a letter ...
A: Bill, Under Florida Statutes Chapter 721, there are two different types of timeshare plans: 1) A ...
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| Florida Homestead exemption rules | 8/1/2008 |
Q: We have just moved from our home and rented it. We have received Homestead exemption on our home ...
A: You really don't have to do anything at this time, because abandonment of such homestead after ...
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| Homeowner's Association | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Ginsburg, I am the director of a HOA in Miami, FL. Our community consists of 24 units, of which 6 ...
A: Your question is a difficult one to answer since there are various condominium documents associated ...
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| Canquit claim be reversed? | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My Mom is now estranged from her former live in partner. When things were going well he talked her ...
A: Carlson, Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear that your Mother is having such a difficult at ...
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| homestead exemption | 7/23/2008 |
Q: In February of this year, we bought a house in Calhoun County, FL, with the expectation of moving in ...
A: The Florida Homestead exemption applies to the residence where you own and living in on January 1st. ...
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| Homeowner's Association | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Ginsburg, I am the director of a HOA in Miami, FL. Our community consists of 24 units, of which 6 ...
A: Having previously served on the Board of Directors for a condominium many years ago, we did find ...
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| homestead exemption | 7/11/2008 |
Q: The house that my husband and I currently call home, was originally my mother's house. She recently ...
A: There are several factors that are coming into effect this year for homesteaded properties which ...
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| Correcting a Quit Claim Deed | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Am 71 years old,& Made a Revocable Trust,via a Quicken disk,& Filed a Quick Claim Deed,here in Palm ...
A: What you are going to have to do in this situation is go to a title company or real estate attorney ...
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| homestead exemption | 7/10/2008 |
Q: The house that my husband and I currently call home, was originally my mother's house. She recently ...
A: If your Mother passed away after January 1, 2008, the home will still have the homestead exemption ...
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| Adding name to property | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I purchased a home last year with my boyfriend. Although we are in a committed relationship and are ...
A: Good morning Anne, You can be added to the deed with the permission of the lender(s) via a warranty ...
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| real estate | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I have a mortgage of 99k. It is not a house, it is just land worth 6k (long story). What would ...
A: In today's real estate and credit environment, whatever action you decide to do will have an adverse ...
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| Adding a name to a deed with mortgage on it while out of country | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I would appreciate it very much if you could help me with this question. I have a mortgage on a ...
A: Sorry for the delay in responding to your question - however my e-mail server was down for a few ...
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| Hurricane Insurance | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I'm moving to FL from Las Vegas and I would like to know more about hurricane insurance. I plan to ...
A: Good morning Stephen, The typical condominium association insures the building, so hazard insurance ...
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| short sale approved by bank, but up for sale again | 6/19/2008 |
Q: My husband & I signed a contract with a seller for a Ft Myers property on April 4, and have since ...
A: Potential short sales are a very difficult area within the real estate market not only for the ...
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| deed/title | 5/27/2008 |
Q: my husband and i have always kept our stuff separate. he has great credit, i have bad. he just ...
A: Here is the exact quote from the State of Florida website regarding homestead exemption - "Every ...
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| TITLE/DEED INFO | 5/24/2008 |
Q: MY DIVORCE WILL BE FINALIZED ON 7-11-08. I AM PURCHASING A CONDO BY MYSELF. THE MORTGAGE IS IN MY ...
A: The more information you furnish and questions you ask - gives rise to more concerns for you. No ...
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| TITLE/DEED INFO | 5/24/2008 |
Q: MY DIVORCE WILL BE FINALIZED ON 7-11-08. I AM PURCHASING A CONDO BY MYSELF. THE MORTGAGE IS IN MY ...
A: The handling of real estate during a divorce has major pitfalls, which should be addressed and ...
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| Lost Job | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have signed a two lease for a house here in Duvall county. That was May 2007. Last ...
A: According to Florida Statutes real estate agents are permitted to only use the Florida Supreme Court ...
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| protection of vacant property in florida | 5/3/2008 |
Q: My husband and I own properties in florida and I was wondering if a creditor with a judgemnt against ...
A: A creditor of either spouse may seize the interest the debtor spouse holds in joint tenant property. ...
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| Short sale | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I am a home owner in Florida, current on both loans at this time, Not for long. Does it make sense ...
A: Good morning Dave, Many homeowners are looking at a possible short sale to cure their financial ...
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| Lease Agreement | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a tenant in an apartment in Miami Beach. He signed a lease agreement for 1-year but he wants ...
A: Within the lease agreement, there is a clause which may or may not address the continuation of the ...
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| Question about validity of two year lease | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My wife and I entered into a two year lease agreement in July of 2006, to run until July 31, 2008 ...
A: It is possible that the owner of the property did sign a copy of the lease, which you did not ...
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| Invalid Lease, Threat to evict | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I signed a one-year lease in Miami Beach for a unit in an 10-unit complex in November 2007. Recently ...
A: Sorry to hear about your difficulties. During these difficult times in real estate I do hear about ...
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| Quit Claim Deed | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have been asked by the buyer of my property to sign and notarize a quit claim deed prior to ...
A: Yes, they can use the document for recording purposes without paying you. You should be using a ...
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| Florida foreclosure | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Due to a combination of divorce and a significant ARM interest hike, I an not able to stay current ...
A: Larry, After the property is auctioned at the Sarasota County Courthouse, the new owner will serve ...
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| Term of lease | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of offering my tenants a 2 year lease. Is this permitted in Florida? If they accept, ...
A: As the owner of the property you are free to draw up a lease for any time period and impose any ...
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| adding a name to a deed | 3/27/2008 |
Q: My mother recenlty bought a house in Parrish, FL. She is married but bought the house with her own ...
A: What you have to check is if the deed is recorded in both names, this can be checked with the ...
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| Deeds | 3/24/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between quitclaim deed and a warranty deed. Which one is safer?
A: A quitclaim deed is a term used in property law to describe a document by which a person (the ...
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| Deed/Title Change to Timeshare Week | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My soon-to-be ex-husband and I purchased a Timeshare at Vistana in Orlando in 1993. There is no ...
A: Easley, The attorney handling your divorce, if a Florida attorney, should handle the transfer of ...
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| follow up on Francesca's question | 2/22/2008 |
Q: So you state, sale does not break lease. I know that for Section 8 residences this is true, however ...
A: Yes, if you look at the State of Florida Supreme Court Approved lease used commonly by real estate ...
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| Real Estate transfer when one dies | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have a customer who owns property with his spouse in Florida. His spouse died in 2000. Which form ...
A: Heather - no additional suggestions. I seen too many people try to transfer title in these ...
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| Real Estate transfer when one dies | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have a customer who owns property with his spouse in Florida. His spouse died in 2000. Which form ...
A: First there needs to be made a determination if the property was a homestead or not. Second, after ...
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| Lease violation | 2/5/2008 |
Q: We are renting a home in Lee County, Florida. We recently learned the Landlord has a second home ...
A: Francesca, Thank you for your question. An interesting item you noted was that the home is being ...
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| Transfer of ownership | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Glenn, If I want to transfer the ownership of my house to my significant other do I just complete a ...
A: First, if you have a loan or mortgage on the property, in order to transfer ownership you will need ...
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| quitclaim deed | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My husband and I own a house in palm beach county. For the past 4 years the mortgage has been in his ...
A: If you name is on the deed to your present home, there will be a record in the Palm Beach County ...
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| Sellers and Seller's agents | 1/30/2008 |
Q: We recently terminated a purchase contract for the sale of residential property in Naples due to the ...
A: The first question that arises in this situation is - did you use a real estate agent in this ...
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| Save Our Homes | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Can I add my 18 year old daughter to the title to our home, owned free and clear and currently ...
A: You may add your daughter to the title of your home. I have some other thoughts later in this ...
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| Title question | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I am the sole owner of an investment property in Daytona. I have a still have a mortgage on this ...
A: First, if you have a mortgage on the property in Daytona, you need to speak with your lender about ...
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| Title Transfer | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My mother in law owns a residential condominium and is interested in adding her two daughters to the ...
A: Since August 15th, the date when the subprime mortgage market crashed, many things have changed as ...
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| homestead exemption | 1/10/2008 |
Q: We have lived here in Florida for 4 years, having purchased a home in 2003. Call us stupid, but we ...
A: Sorry to hear that you did not realize Florida has a homestead exemption, as well as, the "Save Our ...
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| Homeowners Insurance on Leased Property | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Due to the downturn in the real estate market I have decided to lease my home in Jacksonville. I am ...
A: The best advice is to inform your insurance company about the home Jacksonville being leased. ...
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| my deed | 12/25/2007 |
Q: i have a 19 year old son i want to add him to the deed of the house. my husband does not want to ...
A: Happy Holidays Maggie, To add your son to the deed of the house both you and your husband, if both ...
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| adding name to deed or transfer by quit claim | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Planned on quit claim for a lot I own, worth about 25K, to my nephew, since I cannot afford the ...
A: The first thing that I would do is get a market analysis of the lot to determine its value. With ...
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| How should a married couple's names be listed on their warranty deed? | 11/28/2007 |
Q: The deed we received when my wife and I purchased our home lists us simply as "husband and Wife". ...
A: The recording of the deed list both yourself and your wife as "husband and wife" is the same as ...
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| Agents Commission | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I am working for a broker that in the past has not paid agents for there closings. I have a large ...
A: As an independent contractor with a real estate broker you should have an agreement or contract ...
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| Homestead Exemption with a Quit Claim deed? | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I own my own townhouse in SW Miami and I bought it using a Florida Corporation name that I own. For ...
A: If I understand what you are saying you planning to do a refinance shortly. If this is correct, ...
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| Homestead Exemption with a Quit Claim deed? | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I own my own townhouse in SW Miami and I bought it using a Florida Corporation name that I own. For ...
A: As the owner of the property on the recorded Quit Claim Deed, you can file for homestead exemption ...
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| renting a townhome | 10/12/2007 |
Q: My wife and I are renting a townhome in Tampa. We signed a one year lease in May of this year, so ...
A: I am sorry to hear that after living in the townhome for a little over 4 months, you are faced with ...
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| Adding name on deed for homestead | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My parents own a townhouse in Miami. I just got married and I have been living in the townhouse, ...
A: Because the property is paid, your parents can add you to the deed using a Quit Claim deed and ...
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| eviction in Miami | 10/10/2007 |
Q: How long does it take to get someone evicted? If someone was to Quit Claim a property how does one ...
A: If I were you, I would do one of two things - have a heart to heart meeting with the lawyer and ask ...
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| listing contract | 10/7/2007 |
Q: My home was listed for sale with a large area realtor for the last two years. The contract ...
A: Good evening Bill, Thank you for your question. The wording in some listing contracts is very ...
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| eviction in Miami | 10/7/2007 |
Q: How long does it take to get someone evicted? If someone was to Quit Claim a property how does one ...
A: Before eviction can take place you must prove to the local court that the tenant has violated the ...
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| HOUSE - AUCTION | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I found an ad for a house auction - NOT FORCLOSURE RELATED - the ad read 199500 or best reasonable ...
A: Prior to making a bid on a property there are some information that you might have received ...
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| real estate purchase | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I am new to Florida and was wondering can I purchase a home without my Husband. We separated three ...
A: Good morning Patricia, Thank you for your question. Yes, you can purchase a home in Florida. Even ...
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| home owners insurance | 8/8/2007 |
Q: 1 does a homeowners insurance cover an empty house,listed with a realtor for sale.What happens in a ...
A: Good morning Bart, Thank you for your questions on homeowners insurance. First, if you have a ...
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| My agent won't attend closing | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I have spent the past 8 months with a realtor that I disliked. We did not see eye-to-eye on things. ...
A: The vast majority of real estate agents do in fact attend closings, because issues could come up at ...
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| Homestead exemption. | 6/22/2007 |
Q: Can I apply for homestead exemption on my residential rental property. That is my first and only ...
A: Below is all the information to determine you are eligible for homestead exemption, when and where ...
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| Adding a name to a Deed | 6/13/2007 |
Q: My mother recently passed away and my father isn't in the best health and wants to add my name to ...
A: By adding a name to the deed would not change the assessed value of the property. Before moving ...
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| Foreclosures | 6/8/2007 |
Q: My relative has recently gone through an unforeseen medical circumstance where he is now ...
A: Brenda, If you relative receives any type of public assistance (Medicaid) to cover his medical ...
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| Landlord breaking a lease | 5/15/2007 |
Q: We have a 1 year lease and our landlord asked us if we wanted to buy the house. We said no we aren't ...
A: Based upon what you have written there appears to a written lease between yourselves and your ...
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| Mobile Home | 4/28/2007 |
Q: This may not even be a Real Estate question....but how can an interested buyer check for liens ...
A: There are two ways to check for any liens - first, you would have to do a public records search at ...
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