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Flood Plains, High Winds, and Leased Land: Your Guide to Buying a House in Palm Springs

HomeLight

You’ll have to navigate land leases, HOA requirements , and stiff competition from other buyers set on purchasing your picture-perfect property. We talked to Dan Hamilton , a top real estate agent with 20 years experience, to get the lowdown on buying your ideal home in sunny Palm Springs. Part of the reason?

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Fee Simple vs. Leasehold: Two Very Different Types of Ownership

Redfin

It’s a legal term that means the property owner owns the land and any structures on the land, including the home. .” It gives someone ownership of a home or structure on the property, but someone else owns the land itself. The leaseholder pays the fee simple owner to use the land for a set period. Fee simple.

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4 Things You Need to Know About Leasing Your Land

Realty Biz

Luckily, there is an alternative: if you have unused land, you could lease that out. If you’re looking for inspiration, using the land as hunting grounds can be a good way to make money off of your land. Of course, you likely want to know why you should consider leasing your land. Why should you consider it?

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First Team High Desert Agent Rob St. Onge Closes Historic Commercial Transaction at $14.7 Million!

First Team Real Estate

First Team High Desert Agent Rob St. Originally starting as a land lease, Rob went to the city to discuss potential truck parking and discovered the property was in the wrong zone designation for this use. Bruce stated, “Rob has an exceptional work ethic and is a very motivated agent for us.”

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Idaho

HomeLight

With its lower cost of living, Idaho attracts seniors from other states who want their retirement income to go further, according to Becky Schiebout, a top-performing Boise area real estate agent and senior partner with Barbara Dopp. Top real estate agent recommendations. How Much Is Your Home Worth Now? Access to quality healthcare.

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Housing Affordability Task Force Report: My Two Cents (Pt2)

Toronto Realty Blog

I heard from two architects as well, one lawyer, and a handful of real estate agents. One real estate agent explained to me that in terms of the “as of right” zoning, the province can overrule the city, and thus my comments were misplaced. And what is the city councilor going to do? I’m completely powerless.”

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6 of the Best Retirement Communities in Florida

HomeLight

Florida is such a popular choice for many seniors,” says Carrie Courtney , a top-producing HomeLight Elite agent and retirement specialist in Central Florida who has 19 years of experience. We analyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs.

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