Immobilienkauf in Tampa Bay: In 6 Schritten zur eigenen Immobilie in Florida
Wie läuft ein Immobilienkauf in Florida ab? Erfahren Sie in 6 Schritten, worauf Käufer aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz achten sollten – von der Immobiliensuche über Kaufvertrag und Inspektionen bis zum Closing. Mit praktischen Informationen zu Kaufnebenkosten, Finanzierung und Eigentumsübertragung in der Tampa Bay Area.
FIRPTA beim Immobilienverkauf in Florida: Was ausländische Eigentümer wissen sollten
Sie möchten Ihre Immobilie in Florida verkaufen und leben im Ausland? Dann sollten Sie sich mit FIRPTA vertraut machen. Erfahren Sie, wann beim Verkauf bis zu 15 % des Kaufpreises einbehalten werden, welche Ausnahmen gelten und wie eine Rückerstattung möglich ist. Mit praktischen Tipps zur Vorbereitung Ihres Immobilienverkaufs.
Foreign Seller? Your 15% FIRPTA Withholding May Be Reduced
Selling Florida real estate as a foreign owner? The standard 15% FIRPTA withholding may be more than your actual tax liability, and in qualifying circumstances, the amount withheld may be reduced. Learn why this option is worth investigating before you sell.
The Golden Handcuffs of a Low Mortgage Rate:
A low mortgage rate can feel like golden handcuffs, especially when today’s rates are considerably higher. But before deciding that moving no longer makes financial sense, look at the whole equation. Your equity, the amount you would need to finance, your next monthly payment, and changes in taxes, insurance, maintenance and other living expenses may tell a very different story.
“Subject To” Real Estate Deals: What Every Seller Needs to Know
Most discussions about subject to real estate transactions focus on the buyer. This article takes the seller's perspective, explaining why transferring ownership doesn't always transfer financial responsibility and what every homeowner should understand before signing a subject to agreement.
Where Does All That Rainwater Go? Why Gutters Matter in Florida
One inch of rain on a home with a 2,000-square-foot roof footprint can mean nearly 1,250 gallons of water coming off that roof. During a heavy rainstorm at one of my Largo listings, a funny moment at a downspout turned into a useful reminder about how much water our Tampa Bay homes have to manage. Keeping gutters clear matters, but that’s only half the job. Where the water goes once it reaches the ground matters, too.