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Surfside real estate attorney title insurance

Buying a home is likely the most expensive purchase that you will make in your lifetime. The moment you receive your keys may give you a surge of pride, but the path to get there can sometimes give you a headache. Without a professional guiding you through the process, it can quickly become overwhelming and you may feel as if you are paying for unnecessary additions, such as title insurance. This type of insurance incurs a one-time charge included in your closing costs and it protects the lender. But what about owner’s title insurance? Should you spend the extra money for the additional protection in Florida?

What Is Title Insurance?

Before your home closes, your mortgage lender will require a title search, which searches public records for any title defects related to your home. For instance, the title search may bring the following issues to light:

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Wilton Manors real estate attorney foreclosure

Coming to the realization that there is a possibility that you could lose your home is never a good feeling. Everyone goes through financial difficulties—especially homeowners—but the thought of losing the place that holds your family memories can be devastating. This year has been challenging for everyone, regardless of economic status, and many are finding themselves in the most serious financial state of their lives. Though the government has provided a certain amount of financial support, these stimulus checks will not continue on forever and your financial situation may still be in disarray when that day does come. If you are on the brink of foreclosure, there are actions that you can take to save your home.

Education Is Key

You should first begin by educating yourself on what is happening. Most people do not know what the foreclosure process entails until they find themselves in the middle of one. Foreclosure is not an instantaneous process—far from it—and your lender will provide you with a number of notices and packets of information before your house is actually foreclosed. Many of the late payment notices will contain information on foreclosure prevention options, which is important for you to read through before it is too late. Depending on how late your payments are, you may also want to begin researching how Florida handles the foreclosure process to determine how much time you really have.

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Sunrise real estate attorney

As we enter into the new year with a vaccine being distributed on a national level, many are wondering how much longer the pandemic-induced restrictions will be enforced. The impact of COVID-19 on the United States began to surface in March 2020—coming up on almost one year ago to the date. Renters and landlords have been hit especially hard as the financial constraints of this unprecedented year left both parties underpaid. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recognized this financial crisis and enacted the state’s first delay in evictions, also known as a moratorium, in April 2020. Since then, this state moratorium has expired and transitioned into a national eviction moratorium set to expire at the end of January. Despite keeping a roof over Americans’ heads, both renters and landlords have criticized this tactic, and are wondering what will happen when the moratorium is finally lifted.

Federal Rent Assistance Money

In the last few days of 2020, the federal government passed a national stimulus package, which includes $25 billion in emergency rental assistance. Even though the funds have been approved by the government, many are wondering when and how this financial assistance will make it into the hands of renters and landlords. The exact timeline of the distribution is unclear, though Gov. DeSantis said the state expects to administer over $850 million in a news release earlier this month. The distribution of these federal stimulus funds must be completed by January 26, according to the details of the law signed by President Trump. DeSantis expects the federal government to provide the money to participating local governments in the coming weeks, after which renters will need to go through an application process on county, city, and state government websites to obtain financial assistance. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Florida is expected to receive $1.4 billion of the nation’s emergency rental assistance.

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Sunrise residential real estate attorney

The thought of buying a home may seem like an endeavor that is far in the future. Maybe you are waiting until you have a family, or perhaps you do not think that you are financially stable enough to make such a large purchase. While both of these are valid reasons to hold off on purchasing a home, many are unaware of the benefits that buying a home, rather than renting, has to offer. Aside from having a place to call your own, purchasing a house also provides several tax benefits and the ability to grow equity.

The Continuous Increase in Rent

Rent prices have increased at a fast rate throughout the United States, regardless of the state in which you reside. According to research from the Urban Institute, rent in many markets has grown exponentially compared to median incomes. In other words, your rent will continue to rise while your paycheck will likely remain stagnant. In many areas, monthly mortgage costs are comparable or even cheaper than monthly rent.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL real estate attorney

Buying a home is a lifelong goal that many Americans look forward to reaching one day. Whether you are single and interested in settling down, or you are married and on the brink of starting a family, purchasing a home is an exciting, yet expensive endeavor. When looking for a new place to call home, it can be easy to get hooked on the included accommodations and overall look of the house. Finding the right location, proper layout, and design style in one home can take time, but once you do find the right one, you may feel a huge sense of relief. Unfortunately, the bumps that go along with the home purchasing process do not stop at aesthetics. In fact, the paperwork behind the purchase can sometimes lead to more headaches than the real estate search itself. 

Property Title Problems

The property title, also known as the deed, is the most important thing that buyers should pay close attention to. The details held within the property title will give you a clear understanding of what you are getting yourself into. In order to avoid facing the following ownership difficulties down the road, it is important to work with an attorney who is well-versed in the following:

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