Selling the house during a divorce is stressful enough without wondering what actually happens to the mortgage once the "For Sale" sign goes up. Here's the short version: the mortgage gets paid off from the sale proceeds before anything else is divided — but there's more to it than that, and it's ... Continue Reading » about Mortgage Payoff When Selling a House During Divorce in Florida
Palmetto FL Neighborhood Guide: Where Locals Actually Want to Live
Ask five different people what makes Palmetto special and you'll likely get five different answers — and that's kind of the point. This Palmetto, FL neighborhood guide is for anyone trying to figure out where they'd actually want to live here, because "Palmetto" isn't one thing. It's a handful of ... Continue Reading » about Palmetto FL Neighborhood Guide: Where Locals Actually Want to Live
Tax Basics on Selling an Inherited Home in Florida
If you've inherited a home in Manatee County, one of the first questions that comes up — usually right after "what do I do with this place?" — is what selling it might cost you at tax time. Here are the tax basics on selling an inherited home, in plain language, plus exactly who to ask for the parts ... Continue Reading » about Tax Basics on Selling an Inherited Home in Florida
A Local’s Guide to Ellenton, FL Neighborhoods
Tucked on a peninsula between Bradenton and St. Petersburg, Ellenton is easy to drive past and easy to underestimate. This local's guide to Ellenton, FL neighborhoods is for anyone who's noticed the town in passing — maybe on a run to the outlets — and wondered what living here would actually be ... Continue Reading » about A Local’s Guide to Ellenton, FL Neighborhoods
Mortgage Reinstatement in Florida: How Homeowners Catch Up and Keep Their Home
If you've fallen behind on your mortgage, the most important thing to know is this: falling behind is not the same as losing your home, and you have more options than you might think. That's the promise behind everything Linda Reynolds does with homeowners in this situation — no judgment, just ... Continue Reading » about Mortgage Reinstatement in Florida: How Homeowners Catch Up and Keep Their Home
Selling a House During Divorce in Manatee County: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Selling the house is rarely the hardest part of a divorce — but it's often the part where avoidable mistakes happen fastest, simply because everyone is moving quickly through decisions they've never had to make before. The good news: the mistakes that trip couples up in Manatee County are ... Continue Reading » about Selling a House During Divorce in Manatee County: Common Mistakes to Avoid