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There are many professionals who can provide assistance during a real estate transaction. Many buyers and sellers immediately start looking for a real estate agent to assist them. They may also rely on a local title company to both prepare for the transaction and...
Once again, the Florida courts have interpreted the FRBAR contract and made it clear that having a well-trained Realtor® and expert attorney makes all the difference in closing your transaction. In a new case, O’Donnell v. Lee, (5th DCA, June 5, 2024), the District...
Finding the right commercial space for a business is a difficult prospect. Particularly when a business has unique needs, it can be very difficult to find a property that checks all of the appropriate boxes. The business owner or executive looking for a retail space...
Real estate agents have a duty to act in the best interests of their clients. Fulfilling that duty often involves trying to get as much as possible and helping them sell a home. In some cases, depending on how an agent structures their charges, maximizing the sale...
The residential real estate market in Florida has become very competitive and expensive. Many families that would like to own their own homes may find it cost-prohibitive to acquire a single-family home. Even with two working adults in the household, mortgage payments...
Landlords receive rent in exchange for providing a space for a tenant to occupy. Both residential and commercial landlords typically have some degree of maintenance responsibility for rented properties. In commercial leases, it is common for landlords to divide...
A 1031 exchange allows real estate investors to defer paying capital gains taxes when they sell a property. There’s a condition that they must reinvest the proceeds into another "like-kind" property. Essentially, this is a swap of one investment property for another,...
We are excited to share the incredible news that the Law Office of Sam J. Saad III and Paradise Coast Title have been honored with two prestigious awards from our esteemed underwriter, The Fund (Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLC). These awards recognize our...
A title search is a necessary part of a residential real estate transaction. Particularly when there is a mortgage involved, title insurance policies are mandatory. Before the transaction takes place, it is first necessary to review the title record for the property...
When a homebuyer or seller backs out of a sale contract, the consequences can vary based on the contract terms and the specific circumstances of the withdrawal. Real estate contracts are legally binding, so backing out can have several legal and financial...