By Joel Maxson – If a contract includes both a financing contingency and appraisal contingency, where does one end and the other begin? There’s substantial overlap in the two contingencies, but they have very different rules. ORLANDO, Fla. – When buyers negotiate a contract that includes both a financing contingency and appraisal contingency, they sometimes have trouble understanding where one…
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By Kerry Smith – The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.98% this week, according to Freddie Mac – but any uptick in buyer demand will meet a shrinking inventory of for-sale homes. MCLEAN, Va. – The average 30-year mortgage rate dropped below 3% this week for the first time in at least 50 years. It averaged 2.98% this week, according to…
The Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County in regular session proclaim January 27, 2017, to be Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day in Pasco County, and urge all residents of Pasco to recognize the importance of filing federal tax returns to improve and enhance the financial stability of all working residents of Pasco County. EITC, the Earned Income Tax…
Pausing to reflect on the financial progress you made in 2016 and identifying adjustments for 2017 can help you start the new year stronger than ever. How healthy are your finances? Think of a year-end review as an annual physical for your money. Here are some questions to ask that will help assess your financial fitness. Do you know how…
“We Help People!” How are you handling your current situation, and what can we do to help? Your answers are where we begin. Our client focused law firm puts you at the forefront. We keep you informed every step of the way, so you can concentrate on getting yourself back together. Whether you are dealing with an auto accident, personal…
Here We Grow Again! The continued growth in West Pasco is phenomenal. We are seeing an increase in the number of businesses moving to the area, as well as, as positive changes and growth in the ones that are currently here. In the last 18 to 24 months we have not only seen the growth of businesses along the…
I’m thinking about storing tax and financial documents in the cloud. What should I know? Cloud storage–using Internet-based service providers to store digital assets such as books, music, videos, photos, and even important documents including financial statements and contracts–has become increasingly popular in recent years. But is it right for you? Opinions vary on whether to store your most sensitive…
ALWAYS SPRINGING INTO ACTION FOR OUR COMMUNITY! Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group As a local business owner, it is both a privilege and an expectation to give back to the community that supports me and my firm. Ever since I hung my shingle years ago, I have made sure that charitable donations and sponsorships were integrated into the foundation…