Receiving a call from an unknown caller
Telemarketers using robocalls is incredibly annoying. And if you ask to have them stopped and they keep coming - it's illegal. That's how one man in Texas got paid, and he's sharing his info so that others can too. By suing telemarketers.
Dan Graham is a CPA in Texas and according to Fox 13 News, he's been suing telemarketers who break the law "The gross is over $105,000 at this point."
How'd he do it? Read on.
First he says, put your name on the Do Not Call Registry. After that, you'll need to start answering those calls. Document when they called and give them just enough information to find out who they are. Then politely end the conversation and call the business back. Ask them to stop calling you. Some will. But - if you get another call from the same business, it's time to get paid. You'll need this document, it's the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Next up, sue the business in small claims court. You'll need to show your documentation on when they called and how many times they've called. Once you've shown the law is on your side and that they've legally wronged you, it's time for the settlement. If they've violated the law repeatedly this can be in the thousands of dollars.
Here's his handy how-to video:
If you're serious about doing this but are still a little intimidated, Doc Compton sells a kit for $47. We're in no way affiliated with this, nor do we endorse this product. I'm just passing along information.
I'm not a lawyer, this is not legal advice. But I do hate telemarketer robocalls as much as you do.
Looking to buy a house in Florida? A my friend Anne in Detroit says: It’s a wild time to buy a house. The prices seem to just keep going up and up, with no end to this housing 'bubble' in sight. many millenials are being forced to wait until the housing market drops a bit, and it’s anybody’s guess when that will happen. Meanwhile, rent prices continue to go up even faster.
If you are buying a house right now, you should make sure it’s in a good place to live, since you’re likely paying a pretty penny for it. You're also hoping to get in somewhere where, if the prices do fall, your new home value will hold up better. Thankfully, the folks at Niche.com have done the homework to determine the best places to buy a house in Florida. They recently released a list of the best places to live in the state, factoring in both cities, suburbs, towns and city neighborhoods. And although this list is Florida-wide, there's some SWFL on the list.
“The Best Places to Buy a House ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the housing and community of an area,” they explain the in the study. “This grade takes into account key factors of a location’s housing market, including home values, taxes, crime rates, and quality of local schools, in an attempt to measure the quality and stability of an area’s real estate market.” They also look at aspects such as home value to income ratio, public schools grades, monthly housing costs, the cost of living, the higher education rate, the median home value and much more. Statistics are mainly obtained from the U.S. Census and represent the most recent data available, they state.
So, what places are the best to reside in Florida? Read on for the top 50 list via Niche.com, and best of luck with your home buying experience. And once you've found your place to call home, check out: Top 10 Florida Beaches To Avoid The Crowds
50 Best Places To Buy A House In Florida
This list is via Niche.com.
