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If you’re in the market to buy or sell a house, you might be wondering how that will affect your taxes at the end of the year.

Are you bored at your current job? Did you get laid off during the pandemic and looking for a career change? Or maybe you’ve been a stay at home parent looking for something new?

Since the pandemic began, a question that has been posed more and more to real estate attorney Justin Clark is whether or not it’s better to live in an HOA-governed community or something more rural, with no HOA.

There are always questions when it comes to real estate.

Interest rates have been very low for quite some time now. What can we expect next?

Real estate agents are often asked: What should I do? Should I buy a home, sell my home, or should I just wait until the market dies down.

With summer heading into its final weeks, officially, does that mean the peak of the real estate market is also fading away?

We’ve all heard how the residential real estate market is booming in Florida, but what exactly is going on when it comes to commercial real estate?

Renting vs. buying: It’s always a debate, and there are benefits and drawbacks involved with both options. The decision often comes down to your financial status, lifestyle and the housing market itself.

In today’s real estate market, have you questioned whether it’s time to buy, sell or refinance your home?

As we all know from living in Florida, hurricanes happen, and damage to houses will happen.

Are you currently renting a home?

If you’ve seen your neighbor getting solar panels on their house, or maybe you’ve seen commercials about them, you’ve likely wondered: What’s the real benefit?

Just browsing on Zillow for a few days in a row is all it takes to understand that there are a lot of homes for sale, and they’re going very quickly.

There’s no doubt the housing market has been on fire lately -- even more so than in 2006, according to real estate attorney Justin Clark.

Florida ranks among the worst states in America when it comes to water quality, just behind Texas, according to one guest on “You Have Real Estate With Attorney Justin Clark.”

With the recent news that the eviction moratorium has been extended, what does it mean for tenants and landlords?

While prices for homes are soaring across the nation, Florida remains in a great spot.

If the pandemic has you wondering, “How can I make money in real estate?” then you’re in luck: We have an answer.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Have you ever stopped to wonder, “What’s going on in Miami?”On this most recent episode of “You Have Real Estate With Justin Clark,” attorney Clark chats about Central Florida vs. South Florida real estate with some of the experts. They’re also looking at the historically low interest rates seen across the country right now. To watch the full segment, hit play on the video above.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Even for those who live in gated communities and think they’re safe without one, Clark spoke to an expert who explained why arming yourself with an alarm system is a must for anyone. “We don’t know who’s coming through the gate,” said Tom Christ, with Home Security Alarm Experts. “It’s not ‘those types of neighborhoods,’ or someone wandering through; it’s someone who knows what they’re doing,” Christ said.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. So, what happens if you need to replace your roof? If you think you have a case to make your insurance company fit the bill, you could consider working with a company like Virtual Public Adjusters, featured on this week’s show. They send a drone up over the home they’re looking at, and can do everything virtually; hence, why they’re called “Virtual Public Adjusters.”AdWatch the video, above, to hear from them and learn more about what you can expect.

The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Moving is healthy, especially in a pandemic -- at least, that’s what real estate attorney Justin Clark says. Clark added that, if you haven’t moved since at least 2010 or 2011, right now, you definitely have equity in your home. We want a fresh start.”That is another thing that moving can do: Give you a full, fresh, clean start. If you’re thinking you can’t move right now because the housing prices have gone up so much, Clark disagrees.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. In this week’s edition of “You Have Real Estate With Attorney Justin Clark,” we’re talking all about home security. Clark was joined by an expert to chat about the concept of security, home security options, what you should do regarding second homes and more. It’s a priority for some, and a good way to ensure you’re keeping your family safe. For the full video, watch the clip, above.

It seems to make sense for northerners to want to head south, but the head scratcher is those coming from beautiful California. Real estate attorney Justin Clark says it’s really not shocking at all. That’s why California people -- even though it’s across the country -- are moving to Florida.”Clark said that makes him bullish on the real estate market in Central Florida. To those who acknowledge the current hot market but say it will have to crash at some point, Clark had this to say: “I totally disagree with that. In fact, this pandemic has turbo charged the migration of people to Florida, which has turbo charged our residential real estate market here.”AdWatch the video above to learn more.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. With president-elect Joe Biden about to take office, many are wondering if they should wait to see if the tax credits could be even better next year. However, solar power expert Stephen Bator says that by waiting, even if Biden does increase tax credit, you’re not going to save more than by making the switch now. Watch the video above to find out why.

The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Assuming Joe Biden takes office in January, how could that affect the economy? More importantly, how could it affect the real estate market here in Florida? Real estate attorney Justin Clark said because of the pandemic, more people have been moving to Florida this year than maybe anytime in our history. Watch the video above to hear more from experts and learn about what to expect with Florida’s real estate market in the coming year.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Attorney Justin Clark changed things up this week on “You Have Real Estate” and went straight to answering all the questions viewers have about real estate. Real estate experts said you’ll want to talk to a real estate professional first, see if there are any repairs, and consider that other people’s taste may be different than yours, but most importantly, get rid of all the clutter. Find out all the answers to real estate questions viewers have by watching the “You Have Real Estate” episode above.

When you see nationwide statistics on real estate, oftentimes Florida doesn’t really fit into any of these projections. “We thrive harder, but we also sink faster than other parts of the country,” real estate attorney Justin Clark said. So will this election make the market thrive, or will it make it sink? Right now, it is a seller’s market, but with the interest rates so low for buyers, it’s really a win-win for both sellers and buyers. Real estate experts who joined Clark on his podcast agreed there would be no market collapse, regardless of what comes on Election Day.

The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Real estate attorney Justin Clark said this is the hottest real estate market we’ve seen in quite some time. “Look at the house prices in Connecticut. Our house prices here -- even thought (the market is) hot -- are significantly less than they are up north.”Also, there are tons of people moving here. Despite all that, Clark has one message: “Don’t let people telling you it’s a seller’s market scare you away from wanting to buy.”Learn more from the video above.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Vacant land was worth nothing around 2009 and 2010. On this latest episode of “You Have Real Estate” with Attorney Justin Clark, several guests are chatting with Clark about that topic and many more, including the future for office spaces, residential real estate and commercial real estate. Click or tap above to watch the video in full.

People who are considering purchasing an investment property or a second home, attorney Justin Clark has a suggestion for you: a condotel. “A condotel is a place where you actually purchase real estate -- you purchase that individual unit,” Clark said. “You own a second home or an investment property that you enjoy using, but you don’t have to pay for it,” he said. By purchasing a condotel, you can acquire that property without having a huge monthly expense. To learn more about investing in real estate, watch Clark’s advice in the video above.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Have you ever thought about living near the beach? The real estate agents said homes are typically only staying on the market for an average of eight days. Clark, who filmed this episode on location from Froggers, also spoke with several other experts, including Stephen Bator, the chief operating officer of iQ Power Solar.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. This might be the best time in history for you to move, attorney Justin Clark said in this latest episode of You Have Real Estate.He was joined by a slew of experts who agreed: With interest rates as low as about 2.9% and a real estate market thats remained hot throughout the pandemic, conditions have perhaps never been better. But think of all the benefits: Upgrading your home, finding a better neighborhood or a superior school system for your kids -- there are so many perks. Watch the latest episode, above, in full, for more reasons as to why this is a shockingly good time to consider relocating, if the thought has been swirling in your head at all lately.

Did you know that Florida is one of only nine states that has no state income taxes? If youve considered what it would be like living in some of our surrounding states, heres some perspective:Georgia and North Carolina each have a state income tax of 6%. Tennessee doesnt have state income tax, but it does tax on certain gains that residents have throughout the year. Compare that to the average property tax in Florida of about $1,800 and youre talking about a lot of money. And thats before you even start thinking about the state income taxes.

On this latest episode of You Have Real Estate, Attorney Justin Clark said hes heard people questioning whether they should pursue real estate as a side hustle. Others are considering buying an existing business or using real estate as an investment tool. But before you dive into the real estate game they agreed: There are a few things you should know. Commercial real estate can take up to nine months to get your first deal off the ground. Real estate definitely isnt easy, especially at first, but it can be worth it.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. “You Have Real Estate” host Justin Clark brought on several guests this week to chat about property exemptions, solar energy, appraisals and the latest when it comes to pandemic-related challenges. Additionally, they chat about the upcoming political season and take viewer questions. Watch the video, above, to view the entire segment in full.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. Interest rates are phenomenally low -- experts have even seen rates in the 2s! The coronavirus pandemic has affected the real estate market a bit, but now remains a great time to buy, said attorney Justin Clark on this weeks installment of You Have Real Estate, which Clark hosts weekly. There are so many opportunities right now: Buying your first home at an incredibly low rate, taking advantage of your equity, refinancing, bringing your current rate down, reducing debt and obtaining a lower mortgage payment. You can write your own stimulus check with your equity, one guest said.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. When do you know its time to stop renting and start owning? Purchasing a house, especially the first one, can be a scary decision for a family. Youre going to pay less for your mortgage -- PITI -- than youre going to pay for rent every single time, Clark said.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. If you live in an area with what you may consider undesirable schools and are considering private school for your children, think about this: The average cost of a private school in Florida is $8,912 per month. Thats that much more you could put toward a home and live in an area with a desirable school. Now think about this: thats if you only have one child.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Attorney Justin Clark hosted some special guests on this weeks edition of You Have Real Estate -- and they discussed this question: Why is the housing market so strong, especially considering everything else thats going on in the world right now? How can the real estate market possibly be this hot? Watch the full video, above, for more.

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The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. That was the question on this weeks edition of You Have Real Estate with Attorney Justin Clark. Clark was joined by Stephen Bator, the Chief Operating Officer at IQ Power Solar, to talk about the benefits of solar panels, as well. To watch the entire episode, click play on the video above.

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The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Attorney Justin Clark posed this question in his latest episode of You Have Real Estate:" Considering all of the above, is now still a good time to invest in real estate? The answer is a resounding yes, he said, and several experts backed him up on that. Additionally, this latest show touched on several other topics: How can veterans achieve their goals of home ownership?

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. When a house is closed upon, there’s a lot on the line for both the sellers and the buyers. You’ll want to make sure you don’t get taken advantage of, and you know what to anticipate. You should absolutely know what’s going on when it comes to your settlement statement.

You Have Real Estate: 216Published: May 1, 2020, 1:18 pmAttorney Justin Clark will tell you everything you need to know.

The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Real estate attorney Justin Clark spoke about the topic with Realtor Jay Telenda, who represented every national bank in the U.S. during the foreclosure crisis of 2008. Telenda told Clark that those who might be worried about a foreclosure on their home should reach out to their lender. “If you have a conventional loan right now, there are six months of deferral," he said, adding that if you take that option, you should be careful. Watch the You Have Real Estate video above to hear more.

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