Many of our South Florida readers are familiar with previous posts here addressing the problem of foreclosures, both in the local real estate market and nationwide. Although real estate markets throughout the country are on the rebound, including here in South...
Year: 2015
A “zombie home” apocalypse in South Florida? – Not anytime soon
Many of our South Florida readers are probably fans of the different zombie television shows and movies that have been so prevalent in recent years, but they are probably tired of another type of zombie: "zombie" foreclosure homes. These are homes that are going...
When title issues bring a deal to a screeching halt
When South Florida residents are getting ready to become part of their first residential real estate transaction, they are probably vaguely aware of one aspect of the deal that will pop up eventually: the title. The average person knows that this is an important part...
When a construction defect leads to litigation
Many people enjoy the process of scouring South Florida to find the perfect home for their families. It can be exciting to see the different floorplans and amenities that the wide variety of homes that are for sale on the local market can offer. However, there are...
Can an encroachment cause a real estate dispute?
Hopefully our South Florida readers get along quite well with their neighbors, and the prospect of a property dispute is nonexistent. Unfortunately, however, there are many property owners who are not so lucky, and they become involved in a real estate dispute when a...
The steps for a buyer in a “for sale by owner” deal – Part II
In the first part of this multi-part series, we began to take a look at some of the first steps a buyer will likely need to consider as part of a "for sale by owner" transaction. These types of real estate transactions can save both buyers and sellers time and money,...
The steps for a buyer in a “for sale by owner” deal – Part I
Some of our South Florida readers may have followed a previous multi-part series here that focused on the important steps that sellers should follow if they are entering into a for sale by owner situation with their home. Now it is time to examine the steps that a...
Unfavorable terms in a lease could lead to a real estate dispute
Anyone who has even been a party to a contract probably knows how important it is to make sure that the actual words in the contract comport with the agreement that was made. This is true in all different types of contracts, but the importance can be even higher in a...
Is too much residential development a burden in South Florida?
The residential real estate market in South Florida has been thriving for the last couple of years. Residential property is being developed throughout the local market, with several different condo towers under construction. However, in the last few months our readers...
What tips are important for real estate sellers? – Part III
In the first two posts of this multi-part series, we took a look at many different tips that can help home sellers close the deal and complete a real estate sale. In this third and final part, we will examine a few more steps that home sellers can take to successfully...