Earnest Money Deposits in Real Estate Contracts
The earnest money deposit lets the seller know that you are serious about buying the home, and that you can afford it. Your deposit should be held in an escrow account. The deposit should be credited to you at closing.
Short Sales "Get a Boost"
On April 5, lenders and mortgage investors will have even more incentives to offer troubled borrowers short sales instead of foreclosing. Under the new changes to Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives program, borrowers will earn a $3,000 “relocation incentive” and loan servicers will get $1,500 for handling a short sale.
Finding Your Dream Home from Your Mobile Phone
Whenever people start thinking of buying or selling real estate they begin to look at what properties are for sale. You want to know what they are asking and what you get for the price. While you drive around you grab fliers, unless the boxes are empty, and hope they tell you everything you want to know. Using your cell phone for looking at homes for sale can save you time and frustration.
Florida Homestead Exemption
Florida Homestead Exemption can save you thousands of dollars. Learn why you should file, download the forms, and find out how to contact the Alachua County Property Appraiser.