Are you in the process of starting a business? If so, it's safe to assume that you have many questions to answer. Furthermore, you may be faced with a variety of challenges as you get up and running. Before you open your doors, it's imperative to choose the right...
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Common commercial real estate disputes
When it comes to commercial real estate, you know that many things can go wrong. It doesn't matter if you are buying or selling and it doesn't matter if you are a landlord or tenant, it's your job to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble. Unfortunately, there are...
What contingencies exist for getting out of a contract?
If you're wondering about contingencies and thinking about backing out of a real estate agreement in Florida, the first thing you should know is that you never want to assume anything. All contracts can be written differently. Yes, there are common contingencies that...
Minimum fees for building permits
If you are planning a construction project on your property in Collier County, Florida, it's important to know what types of permits you're going to need and how much they're going to cost. In the majority of cases, you have to pay an estimated review fee up front...
When landlords can evict in Florida: Lease violations
Landlords often have questions regarding when they can evict non-paying or destructive tenants. If your tenants violate the terms of their lease, you may be wondering what recourse you have and whether you can evict them. The Residential Landlord-Tenant Act addresses...
Permit may dictate action in fence dispute
A man in Florida is having a rather common dispute with his neighbor: They can't agree on where the property line is located. The man's neighbor put up a new fence, and he thinks that it's about four inches on his property. The man said he had a survey done, confirmed...
Why might land be ‘unbuildable’?
If you own land but have been told that it's not a "buildable" lot, the best thing to do if you want to build on it is to find out why it has not been classified as a buildable area. Only once you know, can you take steps to rectify the situation -- or to sell the...
What is an implied home warranty?
When you have a new home built in Florida, the builder may give you what is known as an express warranty. Essentially, this is just a warranty that you agree to when you sign the contract. Builders will sometimes offer them as a way to entice buyers to pick them for...
Online retailers still affecting commercial real estate market
Ecommerce is changing the way consumers shop for goods and services, dramatically impacting the dynamics of the commercial real estate market. This shifting landscape is influencing not only the price of existing properties, but also the rate at which commercial real...
Three ways to take advantage of Florida’s real estate market
Real estate is known to go through cycles. Whether the market is experiencing a record high or low, there are always opportunities to take advantage of the market. Analysts predict that Southern Florida is currently on an upswing, just on the verge of entering a real...