Mortgage lenders have tightened their purse strings ever since the big real estate bust back in 2008. They’re now inclined to be a lot pickier about who they will fund. Someone suggests that you might use a little “white lie” on your mortgage application to secure the...
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Month: January 2021
Alleged negligent driver causes serious injuries to 6 in Florida
Negligent drivers on Florida highways nationwide threaten the safety of those who cross paths with them. Even the most law-abiding and alert drivers could be crash victims in the blink of an eye. In some cases, the negligence of one driver can cause life-altering...
What rules can homeowners associations (HOAs) have?
If you buy a home that comes with an HOA, you have to agree to pay the HOA fees when you buy. You also have to agree to the rules of that association. The upside is that you get community amenities, services and the knowledge that your neighbors will also follow the...
Some car accidents cause life-changing traumatic brain injuries
Car accidents are one of the primary causes of traumatic brain injuries in Florida and elsewhere in the country. Some victims recover enough to walk, use their hands and eventually live independently, often after six to 12 months. However, a significant percentage of...
Protecting your rights in a residential real estate purchase
Purchasing real estate is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make. Therefore, it is vital that you invest time into understanding the market, the nature of the property that you are purchasing and your legal rights. Doing so could help prevent you from making...
Pilka Adams & Reed Pa – 2021 Location Update
2020 will soon not be forgotten. We all faced the consequences and challenges created by the COVID-19 Pandemic that rocked our businesses, communities, friends and families. As an essential business, we at Pilka & Associates adjusted our business model to meet our...
Offering seller-financing on your home? Don’t forget to include these items in your agreement
The vast majority of home sales involve bank financing -- but that's not how everyone does things. Sometimes homeowners decide to offer "owner financing" for their buyers. There are several reasons why a borrower may opt for seller-financing instead of involving a...
Florida woman critically injured by hit-and-run driver
Law enforcement typically catches up with hit-and-run drivers, even if it takes some investigation. Following an accident that caused critical injuries to a Florida woman, the driver fled the scene, but Florida Highway Patrol arrested him after they came upon his...