Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Law Blog
How an attorney can help you with a for sale by owner deal
Buying and selling residential real estate is oftentimes the biggest transaction people make in their lives. There are usually a whole host of professionals involved in the process, which often makes buying and selling real estate seem easy. But the assistance of...
Tips to reduce hidden expenses that come with refinancing
Mortgage refinance options can result in better deal for the homeowner. Although the terms of the refinance are appealing, homeowners are wise to consider the cost that can accompany the transaction. What expenses accompany a refinance? Banks that offer refinancing...
Florida a rising destination for residential real estate buyers
The current health situation gripping Florida and the nation is relatively unprecedented for everyone, but especially for those who are weighing their options as to where they want to live. Increasingly, people are deciding that they want to move from one state to...
Special considerations for residential real estate contracts in 2020
Buyers and sellers who are looking to move forward with residential real estate contracts, like many things in 2020, should take some special considerations into account while navigating the transaction. This year has seen some unique situations. Most notable, the...
Florida property owners: 3 tips to sell real estate in 2020
2020 is a year of unique obstacles. Hurricanes are forming in unusual patterns; a pandemic has struck throughout the world and individuals are unsure of their financial footing. These obstacles may make homeowners question whether or not they should sell their...
Mortgages: Is it a good time to refinance right now?
Florida residents may be aware that interest rates on home loans have been sliding down, which is why people across the country were applying for mortgages at three, four times the levels they were in last spring. With so much financial uncertainty, it make sense that...
Has COVID-19 impacted real estate underwriting?
Real estate underwriting is a process a lender uses to look into a potential client during the loan application period as well as when determining whether or not to insure a client. The underwriter will likely also conduct a thorough title search to better ensure no...
Three things to do before closing on a new home
There are a lot of steps that come with getting a new home. Whether a primary property or a vacation home, a failure to take these steps can result in unexpected surprises after the closing. One way to help reduce this risk is to conduct a thorough walk through in the...
Encroachment today: Fences, garages and saws — oh my!
Boundary disputes are not a novel concept. Neighbors have argued about where the line between their property lies for centuries. Otherwise amicable neighbor relations can quickly turn sour if the two disagree on where a fence should go or whether a tree is infringing....
What happens when FL’s foreclosure ban ends?
Floridians are struggling to meet their mortgage payments. According to a recent piece in the Sun Sentinel, over 33% of adults in the state report they struggled meeting either their rent or mortgage payment in June and may be unable to make the payment in July. The...
