The new mortgage disclosure rules effective October 3rd could lead to an extension in rate locks and the time allowed for loan closings. Closings typically take 30 days but the… read more →
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges last Friday has at least one significant impact on property rights. States provide numerous protections for married couples, among them is… read more →
Yesterday the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) delayed the effective date of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule until October 1st. The rule also known as “Know Before You Owe”… read more →
Come August 1st the residential home lending industry will be totally revamped in an effort to give greater clarity to borrowers. Read more at Housing Wire – http://www.housingwire.com/blogs/1-rewired/post/34178-key-points-about-the-pending-trid-upheaval … read more →
If you have never filed for your Homestead Exemption don’t forget to file, the deadline is March 1st and you can file online by clicking here. The Homestead Exemption will… read more →
On January 6, 2015 same sex marriages became legal in the State of Florida. The Florida Clerks of Court have begun issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples and the option… read more →
According to RealtyTrac approximately 25% of homeowners in Miami-Dade County have mortgages keeping them underwater. However, many other homeowners have seen increases in their property value and now find themselves… read more →
Will Congress extend an expired provision allowing tax relief for “Phantom Income” on short sales? Read more in this article.
Miami-Dade County now has 16 detectives deployed to identify and combat homestead exemption fraud. Violators must pay up to ten years in back taxes, may be liable up to a… read more →