When you are a realtor, you want your clients to have a smooth homebuying process. You don’t want to be 48 hours from closing and find out your clients’ property doesn’t have a clean title and they can’t secure a mortgage or insurance for the property. Conducting a...
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Residential lease terminations in Florida
Landlords and tenants usually have a written lease that contains vital information about all aspects of their agreement. Some of these terms have to do with lease termination, so it’s imperative for anyone involved in one of these leases to understand some specific...
Do you need representation for a loan modification?
If you’re trying to defend yourself against a foreclosure, one think you may want to look into is a loan modification. A loan modification varies from lender to lender, so it’s important to have an attorney on your side who is familiar with the process your lender...
Creating a Florida homeowners’ association
When John Lennon imagined all the people living in peace and hoped one day you would join them, he did not intend to set up a Florida homeowners’ association (HOA). Even if he did, the paperwork would have put him off. Dreaming of a peaceful environment is one thing,...
Whether all cash offers are worth it
Mortgage rates are at record lows. But many purchasers are skipping financing and making all cash offers on residential real estate to take advantage of other benefits. What it means Paying in cash eliminates the need for obtaining a mortgage and dealing with lenders....
Florida residential real estate and the law for rent and repairs
For Floridians who are involved in a landlord-tenant agreement, there are issues that might be taken for granted, but can cause problems in the legal relationship between the parties. One that frequently arises is the residence needs repairs or there is a difference...
Overview of Florida’s sales disclosure laws
Traditionally, homes were bought and sold on the principle of let the buyer beware. In other words, as long as the sellers of the home did not outright lie to the buyer, they would have no obligation to tell the buyer what was wrong with the home. It was the buyer’s...
Florida residential real estate project roiled by developer split
In Florida, commercial and residential real estate can be enormously complex. From dealing with financial factors to permits to insurance to hiring construction companies and contractors, it is inevitable that issues a will arise and spark complications. Whether it is...
Correcting title after the end of a relationship or a death
How you hold title to your home can affect everything from the amount of real estate property taxes that you have to pay every year to how difficult it will be to refinance your property or take out a home equity loan. It is common for people to hold title with their...
A number of foreclosure defenses may be available to you
Hard financial times can fall on anyone in the blink of an eye. The onset of an unexpected medical condition, the loss of a job, or the tragic passing of a loved one can all leave an individual struggling to find a way to make ends meet. Unfortunately, all too often...