Kamal Salim's SE Florida Real Estate

Creative financing: You’ve heard of it, and, as a seller, the idea sounds pretty attractive. But, do you know everything you need to know about carrying back a second; essentially, about becoming a lender? You better know the same things that financial institutions know - you better know about le...

It’s the big day. The day you go to the title or escrow company, sign your name on the dotted line, hand over a check and prepare to take ownership of your new home. It’s also the day that you and the seller will pay “closing” or settlement costs, an accumulation of separate charges paid to diffe...

You are so right, Juniper. I have been staging my listings since day one, and my average days on market is one of the best in my area. So, either I am very lucky, or staging actually works.When real estate agents talk about staging your home, they're referring to a method of decorating. To showca...

1031 exchange is a tax deferred exchange right for any investment property sold in the USA and buying another investment property of a like-kind also in the USA.Is a 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Right for Your Silicon Valley Home Sale and Investment Property Purchase? By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Silico...

I actually think that this is a great program. Every full time teacher, every law enforcement officer, all fire fighters and/or emergency personnel deserve to be acknowledged somehow, and what a better way other then getting a home for a great price while revitilizing a neighborhoodIf you are a f...

Don’t go on a spending spree using credit if you are thinking about buying a home, or in the process of buying a new home. Your mortgage pre-approval is subject to a final evaluation of your financial situation. Every $100 you pay per month on a credit payment could cost you about $10,000 in home...

It’s important that you choose an experienced agent who is there for you. Your agent should be actively finding you potential homes, keeping you informed of the entire process, negotiating furiously on your behalf, and answering all of your questions with competence and speed. First, find an agen...

With the housing bubble burst and the subprime mortgage crisis, millions of homeowners found themselves unable to make their mortgage payments. Many found themselves owing more on the house than the home was worth. Many just walked away from their homes. As a result of these complicated issues, m...

With the burst of the housing bubble, credit crisis, and millions of foreclosures across the country, you may wonder if buying a home is such a good idea after all. However, it’s important to consider all of the facts. The important message to take away from these events is not that buying a home...

As a buyer, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting. Don’t take anything for granted, not even what you see or what the seller or listing agent tell you. A professional home inspection is something you MUST do, whether you are buying an existing home or a new one. An inspection is a...