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Do You Need to Secure a Real Estate Lawyer?
When considering buying a property in the United States, one is strongly advised to first secure the services of a real estate attorney – someone who can help you with the legal issues concerning your purchase. To avoid complications, make sure you have a professional, knowledgeable realtor to work together with a lawyer - from the contract stage to a successful closing. The lawyer can custom tailor your purchase, and make sure any time sensitive issues are dealt with accordingly to avoid any complications or delays. A lawyer can provide assistance on various tasks. The lawyers at Law Offices of Kravitz & Guerra will review the sales contract, check on the title and other documents relating to [...]
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Understanding the Tax Ramifications
In today’s economic climate, the question of whether real estate still presents an investment opportunity may be asked. But with prices and interest rates at historic lows, many foreigners are considering real estate investment as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The low risk attached to the U.S. real estate market, the availability of countless properties, and steady market liquidity attract many foreign investors. Even though it is advantageous to invest in the United States, there are many legal and tax ramifications you need to observe. Foreign investment in the United States can take a lot of forms, and a foreigner has many options. An investor may acquire direct interest, or can acquire an interest in real estate through a partnership, a corporation, or a limited [...]
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The Benefits of Foreign Real Estate Investment
The United States of America remains the most diverse and important economy in the world. In 2010, the US economy was responsible for 20.218% of the world’s total GDP or US$ 14,624 trillion. (Economy Watch) The United States government supports foreign investments and has formulated various tax incentives to encourage foreign investment in real estate. Most of these tax advantages are not available in most countries. Foreign real estate investment in the United States is open to everyone. Many real estate buyers can afford to pay cash and others choose to finance, to secure their foothold in America. Lenders have re-opened their doors to foreign investors. The United States has a stable, practical economy – [...]
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Real Estate Investment as a Foreigner
The South Florida market presents great opportunities in real estate investment to foreign investors. With the dollar’s value at its lowest, foreign investors are finding great real estate bargains. There are no shortages of deals in this market. More and more distressed properties are being sold and foreigners are investing millions in the market buying foreclosed or distressed properties. The United States real estate has become a very attractive long-term investment for foreign investors. There are many reasons to invest in the United States real estate market. Aside from the fact that the floating exchange rate has given a lot of [...]
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The Real Estate Market in the U.S.
The United States real estate market is very diverse and offers many opportunities for foreigners including investors or people who want to purchase a house, apartment, townhouse, condominium, or other type of residential or commercial real estate property. A buyer may purchase real estate as an investment to produce income, or just as a family vacation home for personal use when traveling to the United States. The options of real estate in the United States are unlimited and there is a real estate property for every budget and taste. One of the great advantages when buying a home in the United States is that the country has [...]
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You Must Fight For Your Rights: The U Visa
The United States has always prided itself on its fair justice system. But some people are afraid to go to the authorities when they are victimized - not because of the criminals who prey on them, but because of the authorities. Illegal Immigrants are scared to speak up if they believe that the government will deport them. That is why the U Visa was created. The U Visa gives victims of certain crimes temporary legal status and work eligibility in the United States for up to 4 years. Here are some guidelines that the USCIS wants you to keep in mind when applying for a U Visa: Family members may [...]
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“Over-staying” Your Visit to the U.S.?
Visitors come to the United States for many different reasons, but most visitors come to the U.S. as Tourists, and technically are granted what is called “B-2 tourist status”. Citizens of some “Visa Waived” countries do not need visas, and they are automatically granted a 90-day period of stay, which may not be extended or changed. For all others, the type of status given and the length of stay permitted are shown on a standard entry document — a piece of paper called an “I-94”, filled out by the visitor, but then reviewed and annotated by the Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Inspections Officers at the Port of Entry (most likely the airport). [...]
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Common Immigration Scams
Unscrupulous “notarios” or “immigration consultants” have become an increasingly serious problem in immigrant communities through the United States. The Internet, newspapers, radio, community bulletin boards and storefronts are filled with advertisements offering immigration help. But not all of this information is from attorneys or accredited representatives. Unfortunately, the fraud is usually identified after the fact, when the immigrant has already suffered an adverse event as the result of a consultant’s services. Our goal with this article is provide with information about this dangerous practice. Here is some useful information that can help you avoid common immigration scams. Notarios In Latin [...]
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Obama proposed new immigration rules expedites waivers and visas
On January 6, the Obama administration announced a groundbreaking proposal in the Federal Register to allow immigrants to apply for an unlawful presence provisional waiver in the US before going abroad to apply for an immigrant visa. The proposed rule will have a significant positive impact on the lives of thousands of immigrants and the US economy. The rule’s focus is on family unification of US citizens and their immediate family members. The Administration recognized that current immigration policies and procedures unnecessarily disrupt these families’ lives. Immigration Attorney Robert Kravitz of Law Offices of Kravitz & Guerra, Miami explains the [...]
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How to Help Your Relative Become a U.S Permanent Resident
One of the many perks of being a U.S citizen is having the right to petition for a foreign individual to come and live in this country. It is the most efficient way for an immigrant to obtain residency in the United States; the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) outlines all that is needed for the paperwork and we will discuss the most important details to keep in mind. Always consult a lawyer to help with the immigration process – their job is to make sure these procedures are followed accordingly. Following are some important details that the USCIS [...]