By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695)Quick answer: A HUD-approved housing counselor is a free, neutral, trained professional who reviews your income, savings, debts and budget, explains which options might apply, such as a repayment plan, forbearance or a loan ... Continue Reading » about How a HUD-Approved Housing Counselor Can Help Before Foreclosure in Manatee County
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Common Mistakes Couples Make Selling a Home During Divorce in Manatee County, FL
By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695)Quick answer: In Florida, one spouse generally can't sell the marital home unilaterally once a divorce is underway, so get written agreement from both spouses or a court order before you list. Other common mistakes are sinking ... Continue Reading » about Common Mistakes Couples Make Selling a Home During Divorce in Manatee County, FL
Palmetto, FL Property Taxes and Homestead Exemption Basics
By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695)Quick answer: A Palmetto property tax bill starts with the assessed value set by the Manatee County Property Appraiser, multiplied by the local millage rate. If the home is your permanent residence, the Florida homestead ... Continue Reading » about Palmetto, FL Property Taxes and Homestead Exemption Basics
Out-of-State Heirs: How to Sell a Florida Home Remotely
By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695)Quick answer: You don't have to be in Florida to sell an inherited home, because most of the process can happen remotely. Closings can typically be handled by a mail-away closing, remote online notarization for part of the ... Continue Reading » about Out-of-State Heirs: How to Sell a Florida Home Remotely
What Happens If You Miss a Mortgage Payment in Florida
By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695)Quick answer: Missing a mortgage payment in Florida is not a foreclosure. It is the start of a clock, and there is still a lot of room on it. The video below walks through what the lender can and cannot do and when the ... Continue Reading » about What Happens If You Miss a Mortgage Payment in Florida
Parrish vs. Lakewood Ranch: Which Fits Your Next Move
If you're cross-shopping Parrish and Lakewood Ranch, you're looking at two of the fastest-growing communities in this part of Manatee and Sarasota counties — and the right answer usually comes down to budget and what you're willing to trade for it. The Price Gap Is Real Parrish new construction ... Continue Reading » about Parrish vs. Lakewood Ranch: Which Fits Your Next Move