I am frequently asked for legal advise relating to tenancy rules and regulations from landlords. Over the past few years I have studied tenancy and rental property legislation in numerous states and provinces. One of the most common questions I get relates to what to do when a tenant breaks their lease and moves out [...]
Entries from November 2009
When Can I Keep my Tenant’s Security Deposit?
Nov. 8th, 2009
Get the Best Seven Hills
Nov. 8th, 2009
Its an habituation that has been with man since the shaping of cultures: dwelling close to bodies of water. In ancient times, mankind found out early on the benefits of living next to a water source for the common tasks of life: cooking and bathing. That is why there is nowadays wonder why most cultures [...]
Home Buying Tips: Does Your Credit Score REALLY Matter?
Nov. 8th, 2009
Your credit score is determined by information gathered from credit reports from the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. These three bureaus collect information from all your lenders about any money you have borrowed, how you have paid them back and what money is still owed. Any finance company or bank can access [...]
What Are Realtors Duties to Clients?
Nov. 8th, 2009
When you choose a realtor, please make sure you know what your agent can and cannot do for you. There are federal and state regulations that govern or affect a realtor’s actions. The Federal Fair Housing was designed to prevent discrimination. The Fair Housing Act was created was contained in the Civil Rights Act of [...]
Organizing a Furnished Home For Sale
Nov. 7th, 2009
You may want to leave all of your furniture behind when you are moving. It cuts down on your packing and you can get new furniture when you arrive at your new home. If you are downsizing then this is a great idea because you may not have a need or the room for all [...]
Removing Personal Items Can Help a Home Sell Faster
Nov. 7th, 2009
There are many personal things that you may have in your home. They make it more familiar as well as comfortable to you. However, these same items may make it harder for you to sell your home. The reason is that people viewing it want to see that home as one they can live in. [...]
Real Estate Brokers and Agents Can Help You Make the Right Choices
Nov. 7th, 2009
Finding a real estate agent can be a big headache. Often, this can be a more challenging task than actually picking a house. Some agents may only be interested in working for commissions and may not even have your best interests in mind. This is why it is important to find one who won’t let [...]
World Class Community at Citrus County, Florida
Nov. 6th, 2009
Planning to build your own house for your family? Have you ever thought of what kind of house or property that is wise to buy? Some people would go for a land and they will put up their own preferred house design. Others would go for a property with houses built already. In any case, [...]
Is Using a Realtor the Right Choice For You
Nov. 6th, 2009
Many people try to sell their homes on their own to try to save money just to find out later that if they had hired a professional Realtor they would have come out far ahead of the game. People that buy and sell many houses will usually make use of a Realtor and this should [...]
Going at it Alone When Selling Your Home
Nov. 6th, 2009
If you are thinking of selling your home yourself then you will need to know a few things about how this is done. Selling your home on your own can help to save you money. If you were to hire a real estate agent, they would get a percentage of your profit so selling your [...]