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Real Estate: Florida/Questions Answered by Expert Brenda Miller, Broker Associate
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Residential lots survey and appraisal/possible wetlands | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: When I went to get someone to survey the lots in preparation for an appraisal, I was informed that ... A: Talk to a Civil Engineer because he works with water flow on whatever property you intend to build ... | |
| QUIT CLAIM DEED IN FLORIDA FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Pls advise if my Quit Claiming my home to my son and continuing the mortgage in my name, will allow ... A: 1 - Florida quitclaim assigns forever all of the right, title and interest you currently possess. It ... | |
| Can a CDPE help me as a Buyer? | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: ...I am an eventual perspective homebuyer in the Tampa, FL area. I have just today learned about ... A: Here is a link that may help you and others: http://www.cdpe.com/what-is-a-cdpe.html Summary: A ... | |
| forclosure | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: BROKE UP WITH A BOYFRIEND ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I WAS JUST SERVED FORECLOSURE PAPERS ABOUT A HOUSE HE ... A: Follow up: If you have researched the property records using your legal name, last name first, then ... | |
| forclosure | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: BROKE UP WITH A BOYFRIEND ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I WAS JUST SERVED FORECLOSURE PAPERS ABOUT A HOUSE HE ... A: Your question does not specify where the property is located and/or if it is owner occupied in a ... | |
| contract acceptance | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: i put an offer in on a home in deltona florida. i received an email stating congratulations! your ... A: You do not state who the email came from. Electronic transmission is considered legal document in ... | |
| Closing | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of buying some land in Florida. This is a cash buy and all contract have been ... A: John, I would call the title company who handled the closing. My concern is that until you can ... | |
| Selling house by next summer... | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: we are located right outside of Jacksonville FL in the Fernandina Beach area. My husband is in the ... A: I. Listing a Home 1 - Put your home on the market after you have done a thorough maintenance check: ... | |
| rental late fees | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: in Florida is it legal to charge a late + a daily late fees ie $ 40. after 4 days late then $ 10.00 ... A: If rental late fees are part of the rental agreement you sign/signed, and if the rental agreement ... | |
| Buying Home with external factors | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have the opportunity to purchase a new construction, bank owned home at a substantial savings. The ... A: Unless you believe the cemetery across the street will materially affect the value of the home, it ... | |
| Name removal from deed | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a piece of land with my exwife many years ago and I would like to sell it now but her ... A: Have a title company prepare and record a quit claim deed to remove your spouse. Just realize: any ... | |
| adding a person to deed | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: My wives Mother wants to add her daughter to the title or deed of the home she owns in Orlando ... A: Here is what I think you said: Mother-in-law owns a homestead property free-and-clear, no mortgage. ... | |
| ending my contract | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My contract ends in August. I have a buyer who can't get financing. We want to rent him our home. ... A: 1. You do not state the Realtor Board where your contract initiated, so I do not know if your ... | |
| Tenants in common on deed | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My son and I are on a deed and listed as tenants in common. The clause "with rights of survivorship" ... A: I am not an attorney; however, my basic understanding is this: Provided there is no undisclosed ... | |
| being a rental agent | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: Do you have to have a license to be a real estate rental agent in the state of Florida. Thank you. ... A: Here is a broad answer, with disclaimer, to your[Disclaimer - Exemptions from licensure requirements ... | |
| inheritance | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My aunt passed away a little over a year ago. she left me everything of hers per her will. how do I ... A: Any local title company can handle the transaction for you with very minimal expense. You will be ... | |
| florida properties | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I AM AN ILLINOIS RESIDENT.MY GRANDMOTHER AND GRANDFATHER BOUGHT 2 LOTS IN FLORIDA IN THE ... A: 1) It sounds like you meant to say that the properties were 'willed' to your mom but never 'titled' ... | |
| real estate taxes on purchase price | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: My mom bought a house in a working class multi culture working family neighborhood. Not a bad ... A: You do not state where the property is located. If it is in Florida, if it is in a Florida county, ... | |
| Quick Claim Deed | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in Seminole county and I want to prepare a quick claim deed to my son who lives in New ... A: 1) If you own the property without any encumbrances, a quick claim deed prepared by an attorney ... | |
| Selling a Mobile Home by Owner | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I am selling my mobile home in Largo, Fl. It is on a rented lot. I am not sure exactly what all I ... A: A mobile home on a rented lot is considered personal property in the State of Florida. It is not ... | |
| 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: I am a Realtor who formerly sold insurance. You are best served by asking someone who currently is ... | |
| Can only one spouse be the deed? | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: does the Florida law allows only one spouse to be on the deed considering that he/she is the only ... A: Florida allows only one spouse to be named on the deed; however, Florida is a homestead state. Both ... | |
| Condo Nightmare | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I bought a condo 18 months ago from a Broker Owner. And he pretty much lied about everything in the ... A: First of all, I apologize for not answering sooner. I am in a Broker Licensing Class for two weeks, ... | |
| Offer to purchase real estate | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I made a written offer to purchase a bank-owned home. My agent says that she submitted it to the ... A: I don't have enough information about the status of the agent representing the bank or the offer ... | |
| Adding onto my lot by improving uninhabited land next to me annd behind me. | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: The lot next to my lot is uninhabited , the land behind my lot is also uninhabited. the land behind ... A: Jomo - Your question is a bit of a riddle. You asked if you could clear and improve a lot you do not ... | |
Brenda Miller, Broker Associate
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Expertise
When acquiring Florida residential property, your plans for the property you want to acquire or sell is the first determination you must make. Unless your idea of a waterfront property is sweeping views of a man-made retention pond, you should make sure the property borders navigable water suitable for recreational boating with river or ocean access. Jacksonville, Florida offers properties along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Atlantic Ocean, St. Johns River, Trout River, Arlington River, Broward River and Dunn Creek Basin, Ortega River, Julington and Durbin Creeks Basin, Pablo Creek and many other tributaries. Your plans must consider property features and benefits for the end user. Ask me questions that will help you properly market or purchase a residential property in Northeast Florida.
Experience
Florida Real Estate Professional since 1998. Realtor®, Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) and Broker Associate in Northeast Florida. Boater, Homeowner, Renovator, Gardener, Home Stylist, Online Professional and proficient in Social Networking.
Organizations
National Association of REALTORS® since 1998. Florida Association of REALTORS® since 1998. Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council. Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS® since 1998.
Publications
Regular online contributor and writer since 1999. Ponte Vedra Lifestyle, Jacksonville Homebuyer, American Lifestyle and Home by Design Magazine publications [various dates since 2002; this section is no longer updated].
Education/Credentials
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Residential Marketing (IRM) courses completed at the National Association of Home Builders University of Housing include: Understanding Housing Markets & Consumers – IRM I, The Challenge of New Home Sales Management – IRM IV, Lifestyle Merchandising, Advertising & Promotion Strategies – IRM III and Marketing Strategies, Plans & Budgets – IRM Minimum 14-hours II. [Licensure renewal Continuing Education requirements includes select real estate market trend updates, core law and ethics courses.]
Awards and Honors
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• Top Listing Agent Residential Properties 2007
• Florida Association of Realtors Committee Member 2006-2007
• Top Salesperson Residential Properties 2006
• Sales & Marketing Council Laurel Award over $10 Million Builder Sales 2005
• South East Region $14 Million Builder Sales 2004
• Achievers Club 1999 - 2002
• Sterling Member RPAC 2002
• Excellence in Sales Residential Properties 2001
• Excellence in Listings Residential Properties 2001
• Million Dollar Club Residential Properties 1999
Past/Present Clients
With more than a decade of buying and selling homes for sale in northeast Florida’s River City, Brenda Miller helps people buy and list homes for sale all over the greater Duval county, Nassau county, St. Johns County, Clay county and greater Jacksonville, Florida region. She successfully brings buyers and sellers together through experience and training in new construction, builder and residential real estate sales, the mortgage industry and property insurance. At home on the Jacksonville, Florida coast since 1998, Brenda cares about her customers and has many raving fans. Combined with honest, hard-working business ethics, Brenda is an experienced real estate consultant about the buying, home-building or selling process. Brenda is committed to an enjoyable real estate experience, and you can refer her to your friends with confidence.
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