Selecting a Home

Man who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait very, very long time.
Chinese Proverb
 

There are many obstacles to home ownership in the USA. The goal of this web site is to remove all of those obstacles except one. The obstacle that only you can remove is the obstacle of home selection. What are you looking for for? What are your goals for USA home ownership? How often will you visit? what are your interests? What are your children's interests?  These and questions like it only you can answer.

Take the following steps in selecting a home
  • Consider your finances. What can you easily afford. What kind of down payment can you afford. Consider getting pre-approved ahead of your home search for a mortgage.
  • Take stock of your goals. Housing in Palm Beach County over the last decade has been a terrific investment with prices rising as much as 80% in five years. Is the home a place for to live, a get away or a investment property.
  • Complete the Home Finder and discuss your goals with me or complete your own search before discussing your goals. Remember, a realtor has access to resources unavailable to the general public and your search may well exclude much of the new construction now in progress.
  • Refine your search using the Property reports I send to you,
  • Visit Florida, visit the homes and make your choice 
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Rules for Investing
  1. Review the contract preferable with an attorney. Ensure all your rights and obligations with regard to the property are spelled out.
  2. Understand the Tax consequences. US gift and estate taxes can be minimized or avoided by determining how title to property will be held.
  3. Determine whether your investment objectives will be met by the purchase of the property.
  4. Obtain competent legal counsel,  tax counsel and a competent realtor. A knowledgeable realtor know how-to make your dreams a reality.
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