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Handshake agreements, also known as "gentlemen's agreements," occur when two or more parties come to an understanding and each agrees to provide the other with a service. There is no paperwork. Instead, both parties merely shake on it and hope the other party will...
Actor Burt Reynolds, who died earlier this month at a Jupiter hospital, called the area his home for many years. It's been announced that the 153-acre estate he once owned is going to be turned into a development containing multiple upscale homes. Reynolds used to let...
South Florida has the dubious distinction of being among the top three regions in the country when it comes to the rate of foreclosures – namely, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area. It's not just South Florida that's struggling. Florida was...
If you are a new commercial landlord, congratulations! Investing in commercial property and negotiating with a tenant is exciting. But you may have some questions and concerns about what to do next. Becoming a commercial landlord can be intimidating. Here are some...
Whether you're buying or selling a home, you'll be inundated with disclosures and other documents. Most of them are digitized now, so you won't have to sift through mounds of paper as you would have done decades ago. However, it's essential to read and understand them...
The Naples-Fort Myers commercial real estate market is generally strong. That's good news for those who invest in and develop commercial property. However, some sectors are stronger than others. Nonprofit entities have had a lot of real estate activity across Lee...
Florida has many unique natural features and weather patterns. Unfortunately, some of those can be destructive to homes and surrounding land. Of course, hurricanes can and do destroy large swaths of property. However, the culprits are often less obvious but...
This month, Collier County commissioners approved an East Naples Innovation Zone. It's hoped that the zone will attract economic development to the area, which includes several hundred acres of both developed and vacant land. The commission first approved the use of...
South Florida has long been a winter destination for "snowbirds" from points north who prefer to bask in our sun and warmth rather than dodge snow drifts, icy sidewalks and sub-zero temperatures at home. According to a recently-released report by Realtor.com, that...
You have finally signed the closing papers on your dream home and are looking forward to you and your family relaxing. The last thing you would want after purchasing your home is to find out substandard building materials are lowering your house’s value and possibly...