Blog

In this time of uncertainty Tropic Cost Homes, like the rest of the nation, is closely following the development of COVID-19 daily.  We are, monitoring and implementing the recommendations issued by the CDC.  Our continued concern is the well-being of everyone.  Staying home and exercising social distancing to keep yourselves, your families and friends safe […]

Just a short time ago we were all going about our daily lives, doing the things we are comfortable with.   Looking forward to Spring breaks, vacations, sporting events, and so many other events we all love and enjoy.   Now we are all faced with the reality of the pandemic the world has come to know […]

There is almost nothing in real estate that is straightforward. Even the most basic transactions have a snag with the title or something in the closing process that throws you a curveball. This is only heightened if the previous owner passes away. Conveying ownership in this scenario can tack on several months to the process […]

My first recollection of a true and deep interest in design goes back to when I was approximately 5 years of age.  The reason for my intrigue began with a family trip to the museum where I saw an exhibit of Ancient Architecture including; Egypt, Greece and Italy.  The pyramids were especially exciting and mysterious […]

Wanted to share this very touching Blog from the RealFlow Team.  On April 1, 2013, Jenna Hoover wakes up at 7am with a pit in her stomach. This is the day that will change her life forever. This is the day that she will begin building a better life for her daughter and herself. This […]

In the world of real estate, you never know what is on the horizon. There are plenty of times when situation is thrown on your lap completely out of the blue with unfamiliar circumstances. Such can the case with inherited properties. Dealing with an inherited property  or a property in probate can be one of […]

There is nothing quite like spending time with friends and family at a vacation rental property. In fact, there is a chance that some of you are reading this right now sipping coffee overlooking your favorite morning spot. As much as you may relish your time spent there it doesn’t necessarily mean you should make […]

A lot has changed in the world of real estate over the last decade.As difficult as it may be to believe, the mortgage collapse was over ten years ago. One of the defining terms shortly after the collapse was “short sale”. There is a good chance that even if you were in real estate you […]

There are few things more impactful to your financial health than a foreclosure. Aside from a bankruptcy, a property foreclosure is one of the worst things that can negatively affect your credit. Not only does it hurt your credit in the short term, but it has a lasting impact that could take years to recover. […]

The real estate investing business is full of misinformation. With the business growing in popularity over the years more people have become “experts.” With the influx of information, theories and rationale it is difficult to decipher what is real and what is fake. If the person providing the information is passionate enough it is easy […]