If you are an entrepreneur establishing a new for-profit corporation in Florida, you must file Articles of Incorporation with the Florida Secretary of State’s Office, Division of Corporations. Remember, a corporation is a legal entity, and yours will not achieve this...
How can you build your savings before buying a home?
While housing markets fluctuate in Florida and interest rates are ever changing, the one steady fact is that buying a home is a huge milestone in the life of most people. One thing that is important before you buy a home is a down payment. Not only can this lower your...
Help with real estate law key when building a fence in Florida
Floridians who are seeking to improve a home and property will often decide that they need to have a fence installed. Reasons include safety, aesthetics or general home refurbishment. However, when planning to do this, many homeowners make the mistake of ignoring real...
Florida HOA board and residents struggle with vulture problem
Residents of Tudor Grove at Timber Springs in Florida say that they are concerned about the hundreds of black vultures that occupy their community. One homeowner there claimed that the birds can carry up to 35 diseases. She also said that multiple attempts to get them...
What can an HOA tell homeowners about their property?
The intent of a homeowners' association is to protect the visual appeal of the neighborhood, protect property values and maintain common spaces. These organizations exist for the purpose of benefitting the property owners who live in the community. To make HOAs work...
The potential drawbacks of condo living
Buildings that are currently used as apartment complexes could one day be converted into condos. In an apartment complex, each tenant pays rent to the landlord who will maintain the property. In a condo, each resident owns their own unit and may be assessed a fee to...
What to consider when starting an HOA
Homeowners associations have become more popular in recent decades in Florida and throughout the country. As of 2010, roughly one in five Americans lived in a property controlled by an HOA. To create an HOA, a group of individuals will need to create an LLC or similar...
Using an FHA loan for an investment property
When it comes to investing, many Americans turn to real estate as an alternative to the stock market. However, real estate investment typically requires more capital. While this may dissuade some from entering the housing market, high costs don’t always have to...
Turning a hobby into a business
Starting a business can be an effective way for Florida residents to gain more control over their careers. However, there are some questions that a person should ask before deciding to turn a hobby into a business venture. The first question to consider is what a...
Tips for maximizing the value of a home
While Florida homeowners are still seeing their homes appreciate in value, home prices are rising at a slower rate. Slower price appreciation may be a sign that a buyer's market is approaching. At a minimum, sellers will have to do more to get the most for their...