Buying a home for the first time can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! Here at Benefit Title, we’ve helped countless first-time home buyers land their Florida dream homes and we can help you too. Review our first-time home buyer checklist below to get a basic idea of the home buying process, then […]
When buying a home in the state of Florida, it is important to be aware of the closing costs that will be associated with the purchase. These costs can vary depending on the property, but there are some ways that you can reduce them. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most […]
You’ve put in an offer on a property and completed the customary title search, which discovers any recorded liens or title issues with the property. If the title search is clear, you’re good to go, right? Wrong. In Florida, a business or government agency can hold a lien against your property without ever actually recording […]
There are many pieces that must fall into place when purchasing a new home. If you choose to use a realtor as a buyer’s representative, the realtor will handle all the various moving parts of the deal behind the scenes with minimal effort on your part. They will interact with appraisers, inspectors, insurance companies, title […]
Purchasing a new home may be the largest financial transaction you ever make, so it’s important to consider all the potential expenses and how to mitigate them so that you’re getting the best deal possible. One of the easiest ways to reduce your overall real estate transaction costs is to work on lowering your closing […]
Buying a new home is exciting, but it is also a very serious financial transaction that needs to be handled with extreme attention to detail. Even the slightest oversight during a real estate sale can lead to years of frustrating issues and tremendous expense for the new homeowners. The closing process can be an especially […]
When you’re in the market to finance a piece of real estate, the variety of mortgage options available can be overwhelming. Mortgages can be conforming, non-conforming, prime, subprime, adjustable rate, fixed… it’s like you need to learn a whole new vocabulary just to figure it all out! How Much is a Jumbo Loan in Hillsborough […]
When you’ve made the decision to sell your home, (and now is a great time to do so!) you want to be sure to get top dollar. Even in today’s seller’s market, little details can make a big difference in your final sale price. Here at Benefit Title Services in Tampa, we’ve seen firsthand how […]
If you’re considering getting into rental properties, you need to educate yourself on all of the laws and rules that are involved, especially about taxes. The income that you make on any rental properties you own is considered taxable income. When it comes time to sell that rental property, you’ll pay capital gains taxes on […]
Owning investment property is a dream for many people and is often seen as a way to gain passive income and financial security. The formula seems simple at first – as long as you can rent the property out for more than your expenses, you’re in the money… right? Well, not always. Many people fail […]
