Real estate tips from Kathy Bertani of RE/MAX. Information is provided by "It's Time to Move Up", the real estate resource for consumers who want their questions answers in ways they can understand.

Yes. The main season is from April to October but you will still be able to rent it out over the winter at lower rates. At the height of the summer, you can expect a more than reasonable return.

Many people don't realise that if they own property (i.e. land/buildings jointly with someone else as "joint tenants" (e.g. most married couples own jointly owned property as joint tenants) then their "share" of that property automatically passes to the other person upon death and does not form part of his or her estate. There is therefore no need to make any mention of that "share" of a property in a Will nor any purpose in doing so.

Prior to any investment we recommend a conference with our principals, Mr. Fell and Mr. Hearn. Please see our Services for more details about this no-obligation learning experience.

The trust documents must be reviewed and approved. A living or revocable trust will usually be accepted. However, an irrevocable trust may not be acceptable. The key is to have the trust documents reviewed at the outset.

The University's Property Insurance coverage responds to the loss of all owned or non-owned property in the care, custody or control of Princeton University. A deductible of $1,000 may be charged back to departments depending upon the nature of the loss. Insurance reimbursement for losses of owned property is made on a repair/replacement basis.

The property that each spouse owned before the marriage, as well as any property given to or inherited by one spouse during the marriage (unless it has been co-mingled or gifted to the other spouse) usually remains that spouse's separate property. If non-marital property is not kept separate from marital property, it may lose its non-marital characterization and become subject to division.

Certain trusts can qualify for homestead. A Certificate of Trust must be completed and approved by the County Assessor, or the Trust must be provided for the Assessor 's review. Call Anoka County Assessment Services for further information at 763-323-5475.

Several options are available. They range from supplementary process or collection directly from the tenant in a court ordered context, to levying against assets of the debtor or even attempted recovery against a third party, such as an employer holding wages, through trustee process. The Northeastern Division favors post-trial motions to collect on the judgment.

If you are applying as a member of staff, visiting academic or research fellow, you can state your preference on your application form. If you are applying using an online application form, please enter your preferences in the area entitled 'Brief description of yourself'.

Yes. Although the rental market is young and not as strong as most Western cities, there is a good demand for quality, well located apartments. Your letting agent will handle this on your behalf.

Working with the best builders on the island, many provide excellent management services from gardening, regular cleaning or preparation for you new guests. If they don’t, then there are plenty of regulated companies offering this service on the island and we will recommend the best.

This will obviously depend on your long term plans and how you perceive that the market will change. Our sales and lettings departments can advise you on this and we can accept instruction on properties for sale or rent.