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Inherited Property with a Long-Term Lease

By | June 26th, 2023|

What happens if you inherited property with a long-term lease? Q: I'm writing about your recent column that dealt with a family inquiring about an inherited property with a long-term lease. I know of a similar situation where a family leased one of the best locations in town to a large burger franchise restaurant decades [...]

Property Damage From Trees

By | June 13th, 2023|

When it comes to property damage from trees, who is responsible? Reader wants to take on the city for refusing to let her cut down a healthy tree. Q: I just finished reading your article What Happens if My Neighbor's Tree Falls?  I live in Orlando, Florida, a hurricane zone. For years we have been [...]

How Long Can Property Taxes Go Unpaid?

By | June 12th, 2023|

How long can property taxes go unpaid? Q: My mom died several years ago. Do I need to pay her past due real estate property tax bills? How long can property taxes go unpaid? Also, do I need to pay her income tax bills as well? Her accountant filed her income taxes after her death [...]

Unpermitted Work Not Disclosed. Now what?

By | June 6th, 2023|

Unpermitted work not disclosed by the seller. Now what do we do? Q: My husband and I have appreciated the many articles from you in our local paper. In addition, we had recently bought your book, “100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask.” We gave it to our two young adult sons. The book [...]

Sell and Rent Back: Good idea for seniors?

By | June 5th, 2023|

Sell and Rent Back: Is this a good idea for seniors? Q: I have owned a condominium in Sarasota, Florida since 1978 and it's been my permanent residence since 2004. The character of it has changed and my costs have gone up. However, at 90, I don't wish to move. I've been thinking of selling [...]

House Title: How do I get title to my house?

By | June 1st, 2023|

House title: How do I get title to my house? Q: My mother died two years ago. She owned property but couldn't find a will. We know her wishes were for me to move back home to take over the property, pay the bills and do the upkeep on the property. We don't know where [...]

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

By | June 1st, 2023|

What is a reverse mortgage? And, why does a reverse mortgage hurt rather than help an elderly homeowner? Q: I was recently evicted from my home, where I lived with my mother before she died. This is due to a reverse mortgage. I am disabled and now have no home. My mother signed this loan [...]

Homeowner Association Problems

By | May 24th, 2023|

Got homeowner association problems? You're not alone. Here's what you can do. Q: I read the article you wrote about first-time homebuyers and homeowner associations. The State of Florida has a lot of gated communities and along with that typically comes a powerful homeowners association (HOA). Unfortunately, I didn't know that when I moved and [...]

Does Paying Property Taxes Give Ownership of the Home?

By | May 22nd, 2023|

Does Paying Property Taxes Give Ownership of the Home? Q: Someone paid my deceased uncle's property taxes before I could pay them. Does this mean that person now owns the property? The property has a mortgage on it. What should I do next? Does paying property taxes mean you own a home? A: Here’s the [...]

Do we owe tax on the sale of our parents’ home?

By | May 15th, 2023|

Do we owe tax on the sale of our parents' home?  Paying tax on the sale of your parents' home can be costly if you don't plan ahead. Q: My parents gave their house to their children but continued to live in it and pay all expenses related to the home. Life happened, and my [...]

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