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International Flights to and from Tampa Florida
Frequently Asked Questions for Florida Home Buyers
Can I buy Florida investment property as a foreigner? Fortunately for the global real estate investor eyeing up a piece of Florida real estate, there are no restrictions on foreigners purchasing and owning real estate in the U.S. However it’s up to the purchaser to determine if their home country puts any restrictions on buying […] Read more
FIRPTA and the Case of the Foreign Seller
The Five Critical Aspects of the Rule and When They Apply The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA) establishes that persons purchasing U.S. real property interests from foreign individuals must withhold 10% of the gross amount realized on the transaction. This rate will be increased 50% effective February 17, 2016 from […] Read more
Closing on a House – 5 Things to Know Before the Big Day!
The period of time from the day you sign the contract to the day you close on your new Sarasota property can be both exciting and hectic. Closing on a house or condo is always a big day! Here we go over what you need to know, what details and loose ends need to be […] Read more
Foreclosures In Florida: How to Score a Great Deal
One of the saddest and most regrettable results of the bursting of the sub-prime mortgage bubble was the high rate of distressed sales and foreclosures in Florida. The situation that ensued was a sad reality that many people over the last many years were forced to lose their homes. The climate has changed dramatically as […] Read more
Florida Short Sales – Getting the Long End of the Stick
As we mentioned in our article on Florida Foreclosures, the bursting of the sub-prime mortgage bubble resulted in a sad and regrettable reality as the state of Florida topped the list of states with the highest rates of foreclosures and short sales. The situation has been dire for many homeowners over the last many years […] Read more
The No.1 Beach in the US? Our very own Siesta Key Beach Sarasota
Numbers are in, and Siesta Key Beach, tops the ranks of America’s beaches. A fact expected to boost visitors to the area by 15-20% and set the Sarasota real estate market on fire. It’s now official, what we’ve known for a long time, that Siesta Key Beach’s 40 acre sweep of perfect white sands is […] Read more