Title insurance is important because it protects buyers and lenders from potential disputes over property ownership. In Florida, responsibility for paying title insurance premiums varies by county. Generally, the seller pays the cost, but in Collier, Sarasota, Broward and Miami-Dade counties, it is paid by the buyer. This guide will tell you what you need to know about the cost of title insurance in Florida so you're better prepared to negotiate. To make selling hassle-free, iBuyer.com provides comparison information for the top iBuyers in your area, and we handle the complicated details so you can focus on moving into your…
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Author: Joe Killinger This post originally appeared on Joe Killinger Blog and is republished with permission. Learn how to submit your blog on theBrokerList. Guest Blog by Abbie HoltUndertaking a luxury lease-up is more than just renting a property; it's the art of curating an extraordinary living experience and cultivating an atmosphere of elegance and exclusivity. The business is not just a business; it's about understanding and fulfilling the desires of a sophisticated clientele and ensuring that every aspect of the property resonates with an upscale atmosphere. Here, Joe Killinger shares his meticulous strategies for making a luxury lease-up not…
Four analysts offering diverse perspectives ranging from bullish to bearish have issued ratings for KKR Real Estate Finance KREF in the last three months.The following table summarizes recent ratings and gives a glimpse into how sentiment has changed over the past 30 days and compares it to the previous month. Bullish Slightly Bullish Indifferent Slightly Bearish Bearish Total Rating 1 2 1 0 0 Last 30 days 1 0 0 0 0 1 month ago 0 1 0 0 0 2 months ago 0 1 0 0 0 3 months ago 0 0 1 0 0 Analysts have set 12-month…
With inflation slowing, interest rate cuts are widely expected later this year, with traders predicting a September rate cut with a nearly 100% probability, according to the CME FedWatch tool, which uses market data to forecast the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.This could be good news for homebuyers, as lower interest rates will likely make monthly mortgage payments a little easier. Mortgage rates, which are most closely tied to the 10-year Treasury note, tend to move in tandem with the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate, so if interest rates are cut later this year, mortgage rates will likely fall. Most…
Average mortgage rates continue to slowly but surely decline, offering a little hope to those who have been waiting to buy a home.Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to the lowest level since mid-March, down 12 basis points from the previous week to 6.77%.”Mortgage rates are moving in the right direction and the economy remains resilient, two positive signs for the housing market,” said Sam Carter, chief economist at Freddie Mac. “But homebuyers have not yet responded to lower interest rates, and purchase application demand remains about 5% lower than in the spring, when rates were…
Concerns over rising variable interest rates and tough borrowing terms have dampened demand for mortgages among individuals and investors, even as interest rates are at record lows. Interest rates on mortgages and property loans are currently at their lowest in several years, at 5-6% per annum at some banks. Of Vietnam's four largest state-owned commercial banks, BIDV offers mortgage packages starting at 5 percent annual interest for terms up to 30 years, with a ceiling amount covering 100 percent of the needed capital. Vietcombank has allocated $2.08 billion for personal and consumer loans for home purchases, home renovations and car…
Six analysts have expressed varying opinions on Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT) in the past quarter, offering a diverse range of opinions from bullish to bearish. The following table summarizes recent ratings, highlights the change in sentiment over the past 30 days, and compares it to the previous month. Bullish Slightly Bullish Indifferent Slightly Bearish Bearish Total Rating 1 1 4 0 0 Last 30 days 1 0 0 0 0 1 month ago 0 0 0 0 0 2 months ago 0 0 1 0 0 3 months ago 0 1 3 0 0 Analysts' assessed 12-month price targets reveal…
As Benzinga reports, shares of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (NYSE:KREF – Get free report ) were reissued a “buy” rating by equity research firm BTIG Research in a report issued on Friday. The stock currently has a target price of $11.50. BTIG Research's price target indicates an upside potential of 15.40% from the company's current price. KREF has also been the topic of several other reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered their price target on KKR Real Estate Finance Trust from $10.00 to $9.75 and set an “in line with market average” rating on the stock in a research…
The new Liberal Democrat leadership of Gloucester City Council has said it needs to strengthen its commercial property portfolio to steer its finances out of the crisis.The property collection was forecast to generate £3.49 million in 2023/24 but actually only generated £2.35 million.Council leader Councillor Jeremy Hilton said the £1.14 million difference was “a matter of concern”.The new Cabinet met for the first time on Wednesday (17 July) to table the Financial Performance Report for the 2023/24 financial year.It shows that under the previous Conservative government the council's main income account, the general fund, fell by £288,000 compared with a…
A North East specialist railway maintenance company has become the latest business to set up shop in Blyth Port. Mandy Rail will become the newest tenant at the port's growing Battleship Wharf and provide repair and maintenance services for freight cars. The Battleship Wharf terminal has four deep-water berths reinforced for the transport of heavy goods, as well as warehouses, additional open storage and development land. The rail loading facility provides quick access to the UK's freight rail network and can accommodate trains up to 420 metres in length. Increasingly used for transporting wind farm and loading project cargoes, the…