by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 29, 2014 | Buying, Courtesy/Witness Closing, For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Foreign Investors, Selling
There are many expectations that we have of people we do business with. Here we outline what you should expect from your Cape Coral or Fort Myers title insurance company. A title company should not be looked at like you are going to McDonald’s for lunch. They are...
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 2, 2013 | Buying, For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Foreign Investors, Selling, Title Insurance
Between contract negotiations, title searches and home inspections, selling a home can be nerve-wracking. To add to your tension level, once you’ve accepted the offer, everything is out of your hands. A title insurance agency will get involved at this point and start...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 24, 2013 | Buying, For Sale By Owner (FSBO), Foreign Investors, Selling, Title Searches
As part of your property purchase in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, a real estate title search was likely done on the property. The report provides important information about the property and it’s allowed uses. Understanding the report is essential for your enjoyment of...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 19, 2013 | FIRPTA, Foreign Investors, Selling
What is FIRPTA? FIRPTA is the acronym for Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 that deals with the disposition of a US real property interest by a foreign person or a foreign corporation. How do I deal with a FIRPTA transaction? If the seller is a...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 28, 2013 | Foreign Investors
With the myriad rules and regulations governing United States real estate transactions, it is no wonder that a foreign investor or seller has questions. Sometimes the regulations make sense to investors and are similar to the laws in their home country. Other times,...
