Orlando Real Estate Armando's Blog

In communities across America, people are losing their homes and their investments because of predatory lenders, appraisers, mortgage brokers and home improvement contractors who:Sell properties for much more than they are worth using false appraisals. Encourage borrowers to lie about their incom...

The conventional wisdom is that if you file one really big claim, you're thought of as being a 'bad' customer for the insurance company. However, people who file larger claims are not necessarily bad customers. Instead, small claims -- the ones that are not particularly catastrophic -- are dispro...

•Investment diversification. You don't have to bear the full financial burden of a holiday house you will likely only use a few weeks a year.•Buying power. You may be able to buy a far more desirable property or in a better location than you could have afforded alone.•Location. With a do-it-yours...

1. What does your inspection cover? The inspector should ensure that their inspection and inspection report will meet all applicable requirements in your state if applicable and will comply with a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. You should be able to request and see a cop...

More Americans are quitting the workforce without retiring their mortgages. The most recent Federal Reserve survey shows that 32 percent of households headed by someone age 65 to 74 were carrying home-mortgage debt. That could be a mistake. Consider this scenario. Two retired couples have income ...

Expect the unexpected. Anticipate the hidden costs by researching the real estate and mortgage markets. Keep in mind that there are hidden costs and that you have different options to deal with them. The best way to avoid Hidden Fees is to ask and receive a complete breakdown of costs from both t...

Expect the unexpected. Anticipate the hidden costs by researching the real estate and mortgage markets. Keep in mind that there are hidden costs and that you have different options to deal with them. The best way to avoid Hidden Fees is to ask and receive a complete breakdown of costs from both t...

  This is one of the nicest good luck forwards I have received. Hope it works for you! ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. THREE. Don't believe all...

CMA is real estate shorthand for "Comparative Market Analysis." A CMA is a report prepared by a real estate agent providing data comparing your property to similar properties in the marketplace. The first thing an agent will need to do to provide you with a CMA is to inspect your property. Genera...

Most cities require that homeowners obtain a building permit before making modifications to their residence. Which modifications require a permit vary by city. Also, some cities are more vigilant than others in enforcing permit laws.In order for the homeowner to receive a permit, the homeowner or...