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Many Floridians live in condominiums, townhouse complexes or other communities where rules are established and enforced by a community association like a homeowners' association (HOA). These rules are typically outlined in a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and...
Let us say you purchased a condominium building and are about to become a landlord for the first time. The property management agreement you use sets terms and responsibilities for your legal protection, and your tenants clearly understand what they sign. Here are...
Once you reach the end of your commercial lease term, you will, in many cases, have the option of either extending the lease or finding a different location where you can operate your business. Before you agree to extend your commercial lease agreement, though, it may...
As another hurricane season gets underway here in Florida, the thing that many homeowners worry about perhaps second only to the safety of their family is whether their home will survive and, if so, how badly damaged it will be. If your home has been damaged by a...
Most people know Zillow as an online real estate database for people seeking to buy or rent a home. Fewer are familiar with Zillow Offers. However, the iBuying program, which has been available in 15 markets throughout the country, is now doing business in the three...
If you're starting a business and recruiting highly-skilled, experienced people to help you run it, they'll likely expect to have a written employment contract. They probably aren't going to leave a secure, lucrative position with a more-established company to start...
The founder and former chief executive officer of a Florida real estate company has pleaded guilty in Miami federal court to a Ponzi scheme that cost investors -- many of them retirees -- a total of $1.3 billion. The 61-year-old man, Robert Shapiro, who ran the...
Florida has been nicknamed "The New Business Hub." Entrepreneurs who invest their time and money in a business that is part of a booming industry -- such as health, food and beverage and retail -- can find success here in our state if they're able to successfully meet...
Florida has the fourth-highest gross domestic product (GDP) of any state in the country, with thriving tourism, aerospace, health care and international banking industries. Therefore, people who have money to invest in real estate can make a considerable profit if...
Many people over 50 who have retired (either voluntarily or involuntarily) aren't ready to stop working just yet. They feel like they've still got plenty to contribute. However, they want to do it on their terms and put their time and energy toward something they're...