E-2 VISA to South Florida. . . International Relocation

I have moved many times in my life, and have enjoyed living in various states along the East Coast of the U.S. from north to south and even being a seasoned relocater, it is still a daunting task at best.  There are so many considerations- where is there sufficient work, if you have a family then you think about safe residential neighborhoods, school districts, commuting, and the list goes on.  How do you find a home?  Do you pick a Realtor or do you use the Internet?  This can be a very confusing and overwhelming time in your life.

How much more so would these life changing decisions be for a person looking to make the United States their future home?  Where do you go to get help along the road that will assist you in making choices that will promote a healthy and happy new life?  How can one do this long distance and yet feel a sense of confidence that the choices they make today will not be regret tomorrow.

What I would like to examine today is the E-2 VISA requirements for entering the United States.  Basically this is an application for entry in to the Unites States based on your willingness to invest your foreign money in a business venture in this country.  That sounds easy enough, doesn’t it?  Well, if only it were that simple.  Your investment must be a bona fide enterprise and may not be marginal.  What does that mean?  A bona fide enterprise must be a business that is real; something operational that produces services or goods.  It cannot be an idle investment held for future appreciation in value such as undeveloped land or stocks held by an investor who has no intent to direct the enterprise.  The threshold for a marginal business is one that will not generate more than enough income to provide a minimal living for you and your family or one that does not make a significant economic contribution.

That is just Step 1.  Next you would have to demonstrate that your business of choice is a bona fide business.  How does one do that?  This is achieved through the long and arduous process of accumulating business records, tax returns, financial statements, quarterly wage reports or payroll statement, business organizational charts, business licenses, bank statements, utility bills, contracts, customer/vendor agreements, escrow documents, lease agreements and the list goes on. That is Step 2.  There are several more requirements that have to be met and it may seem at this juncture that the process is just too much to tackle for your dream.  You are not alone any longer.

Combining the seasoned talents of Jillian Rosen, of D.R.E.A.M LLC, Dynamic Real Estate Assistance and Management, LLC along with Alan Callaghan & Associates at Capital Business Solutions, Certified Business Brokers; makes this a dynamic duo meeting both business and family needs.

Jillian Rosen is a long time resident of South Florida and a prominent member with the community . She provides owners and buyers with a complete range of real estate services, including the evaluation of requirements, location alternatives, comprehensive analyses and site evaluation, and proactive “added value” contract negotiations. Her Company D.R.E.A.M. Real estate is committed to excellence where they strive to consistently deliver the highest level of service to you at all times. They are dedicated to deliver a service that not only will excel most clients’ standards but also, that will ensure our clients’ recommendations to their peers.

For meeting your E-2 VISA needs Alan Callaghan and Associates are the best you can find for Business services and pairing you with the right business to fulfil your skill sets and financial requirements.  With over 11 years of Business Brokerage experience, Millions of dollars in successful transactions and a network of associates across the United States; Alan will seek out the perfect business for you.  Once a match has been found, his team will continue their support and assistance through the whole process in order to insure the quickest and most stream line transaction available.  Having immigrated to this country himself, seeking out the dream of a better life, he is living proof that the American dream is attainable and his team will get you to that goal.  Alan works in association with Capital Business Solutions, a Business Brokerage Company with International connections, representing both buyers and sellers worldwide.  Many of our associates have been business owners and have an inside perspective of the buying and selling process, a unique position that is used to the buyers advantage. Our expertise in evaluating a business and examination of financial records will make this a clear and easily understood translation.  When considering an E-2 VISA , Alan Callaghan & Associates are the people you want working for you and with you.

Are you wondering about Local Real Estate Market Conditions in Palm Beach County, FL?

Palm Beach County Market Conditions Year over Year to Date

Confused by the media's take on Real Estate in Palm Beach County well look no further.

According to Last months figures prices are up. . .inventory is up and the market is moving quicker than this time last year. Think about making a move in Palm Beach County is might be a great time to Sell Your House! For more information, or to just talk Real Estate, give me a shout at info@jillsellshomes.com

  

Looking for the perfect Florida Beach Oasis . . . Look no further meet,BEACH FINDER

Spotify. . . But for The Beach 

With 825 miles of Florida beaches to plant your beach umbrella on, picking just the right spot for you and your family can be daunting. Do you want adventure or laid-back beaches? Family friendly or picturesque romantic setting?

On Monday, Visit Florida, the state’s tourism and marketing arm, launched some high-tech tools to help visitors find just the right beach for their summer vacation.

The Florida Beach Finder allows travelers to virtually walk hundreds of miles of beaches — from legendary locations such as Miami’s South Beach to lesser-known sanctuaries like Cayo Costa off the west coast of Florida. Here’s how it works:

Go to www.VISITFLORIDA.com and click on Florida Beach Finder. Then “tune” your preferences by moving four dials/red-dot sliders up and down to adjust your beach personality, with preferences ranging from action-packed to secluded and somewhere in between. The beach finder displays different pictures that best match your preferences, and the visual options change with every tweak of the tuner.

You can also virtually walk the beaches with Street View imagery in Google Maps. Last summer, Google spent four months photographing Florida beaches to create panoramic views of every beach in the state. It was Google’s first large-scale beach-mapping project and now all of those images — Google Beach View — are available on Visit Florida’s site.

Nearly 95 million people visited the Sunshine State in 2013. With tourism being the state’s top industry, these high-tech tools will allow visitors to locate their dream beach and dip your virtual toes in the sea even before you talk a stroll on the sand. 

And to remember that fabulous beach vacation, Visit Florida is also launching a tool called Floridagrams where visitors can make a mini-movie of their trip and then share it. Users can upload up to five pictures of your beach vacation into the website, pick a story with an audio narration, and then email it to friends and family what a great momento!!

Check it out at:  http://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/beach-finder.html

Buying a Home After a Divorce

Buying a home after a divorce has some considerations

Going through a divorce can be an emotionally challenging and financially sobering process. 

Deciding whether it is best for you to rent or buy requires asking yourself some really important questions:

Do you qualify to buy a new home and can you afford it? 

Does it make sense for you emotionally? 

Does it make sense for you financially?

Do you qualify and can you afford it?

If your spouse was the primary wage earner, you didn't work and you owned your house together and are selling it, you may or may not have enough cash, work history and proof of income to buy a home. If you both worked and your income and credit score is high enough, then you probably will qualify to purchase a home. The general requirements for home purchase are: A 20 percent down payment, W2 forms or bank statements to show income, job stability and a credit score at least in the high 600s to low 700s. However be cautious on qualifying for more than you can realistically afford.

Does it make sense for you emotionally?

Ask yourself some serious questions:

• Do I want to be saddled with the responsibility of a mortgage now?
• How soon will I want to start dating again?
• How long do I think I want to live in this next home?
• Where do I want to live? For example, living on the outskirts of town may be nice, but if you are planning to be back in the dating scene soon, a location in the center of town or close to it makes much more sense. 
  
  

Does it make sense for you financially?

Some questions are related to your emotional state. If you feel that you will remarry soon and want to live together with your new partner under the same roof, then purchasing a home may not be the wisest decision. You may not recoup the initial costs that are associated with a home purchase in the few years that you may live there. It usually takes at least five years of home ownership for this to make sense as you may not have built up enough equity. It is a general rule of thumb that paying money on a mortgage and building equity in a home is preferred to paying rent to a landlord. But, if you will be living in a home for only a short period of time, it may not make sense unless you were able to pay cash for the home or put down a major portion of the purchase price in cash, which equates to having only a small mortgage to repay. 

What kind of home do you want and what kind do you need?

If it makes sense for you to purchase a home at this point in your life, take the time to think about your wants and needs. Be careful about feeling that you must have exactly the same size and type of home you left. You may need to downsize for practical reasons. At the same time, you have to think about how much room you actually need. How many bedrooms? Do you need a full size garage or do you need a garage at all? If you didn't receive custody of the children, how many children will be staying over and how often?

It may work out that you qualify to buy more home than you can really afford, so be careful that you do not consider a home that is too expensive for you to keep up with the payments.

Get professional advice

It pays for newly divorced individuals who are unclear about their financial situation to get professional advice. These professionals are out there and if you aren't sure how to get in touch, contact the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisers to find someone that you can talk to. Speaking with a knowledgeable Realtor and financial adviser will help spell things out clearly so you can make a wise decision.