A community development district tax, or CDD, is a bond that is created by the initial developer. When a developer initially creates the infrastructure for a community such as roads, bridges, water supply, sewers, electrical grids, telecommunications, and so forth it is very costly. In the past, the developer absorbed this cost and passed it on in the price of the…
How to Make Moving Day Easier With a Disability Moving into a new home is one of the most stressful activities a person can take on. You have to get your home ready to sell, and make sure your new house has everything you and your family need. When you include the process of moving…
Practical Advice for Securing Your Rental Property Rental properties are an investment; so naturally, you’ll want to secure that investment in every way you can. You can’t prevent every incident, but you can take steps to mitigate them, as well as limit your liability risks. Just as homeowners get insurance, add on protections with umbrella…
Learn These Basic Rules of Seller Disclosure So You Don’t Get Sued Seller disclosure is a tricky maze to navigate. If you’ve recently decided to put your home on the market, you might feel hesitant to reveal problems (minor though they might be) which could discourage potential buyers. But not revealing them could get you in a world of legal…
How to find the Home you need (and want) when you have a disability Accessible housing is unfortunately rare in this country, especially if you rent. The solution — at least, for those who can afford it — is to buy a home since this puts the power in your hands when it comes to…
Renovations to Avoid: 3 Home Modifications That Can Lessen Your Home’s Value… Whether or not you’ve been looking into selling your house for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the buzzword ‘renovation’ and considered how it can positively impact the value of your home. From upgrading your kitchen to painting, there are plenty…
Should Sellers Hire a Home Inspector Too? The Pros and Cons of Pre-inspection… Every home buyer knows hiring a home inspector to check out a property before closing is a good idea. In fact, a home inspection is often a requirement for a mortgage. The trickier question is this: Should home sellers also hire a home inspector…
Five tips for first-time buyers No matter how much time you spend on researching and educating yourself about your home purchase, it’s hard to cover every detail. Here are a few tips for avoiding rookie mistakes with your first home purchase. Save as early as you can: Even if you think you’re years away from…
WASHINGTON (July 29, 2016) — Since the October 2015 implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ‘Know Before You Owe’ mortgage initiative, Realtors® have raised red flags over challenges in gaining access to what’s known as the mortgage “closing disclosure” form, or CD. The CD is delivered to homebuyers in advance of their closing and…