Most Floridians who decide to sell their home face challenges in that effort. In Part I of this multi-part series, we took a look at some of the best ways to make sure that the seller makes the home as attractive as possible for prospective buyers, who start their...
Year: 2015
What tips are important for real estate sellers? – Part I
Making the decision to sell your home can be a big financial step. Most people sell their homes when they are ready to upgrade to another home, or perhaps when they need to relocate. But, as most of our South Florida readers probably realize, there is more to the...
Energy concerns in commercial real estate and industrial property
These days, if Fort Lauderdale residents aren't hearing about energy sector concerns and the environment on a daily basis, they probably aren't paying close attention to the 24-hour news cycle. Making homes, office buildings and other commercial and industrial...
Are South Florida condo investors getting cold feet?
Most of our readers probably consider the condo towers that are popping up all over South Florida to be a common sight by now. The local residential real estate market has recovered much better here than it has in other areas of the country over the last few years....
What are the common causes of real estate disputes? – Part III
In Parts I and II of this multi-part series, we took a look at a number of issues that can lead to a real estate dispute between a buyer and a seller. Here in Part III, we will wrap up this series by examining a few other common causes of residential real...
What are the common causes of real estate disputes? – Part II
In Part I of this multi-part series, we began to examine some of the most common causes of real estate disputes. Part I included the authority to sell, the legal description of the property in question and zoning issues. Here, in Part II, we will look at a few more...
What are the common causes of real estate disputes? – Part I
No one enters into a real estate contract thinking that something might get messed up during the transaction. Many of our South Florida readers have been involved in real estate transactions that have gone smoothly, with no unexpected situations stalling the deal....
The offer is an important real estate contract
For many potential homebuyers in South Florida the most exciting - and anxiety inducing - part of the process is submitting an offer to purchase the home of their dreams. This type of offer is usually more commonly known as a proposed purchase agreement. However, what...
Avoiding real estate disputes with properly drafted documents
Nobody goes into a real estate deal in South Florida expecting a contract dispute. But, unfortunately these types of disagreements do happen. And, in many cases, the whole reason a real estate dispute develops is due to disputed terms in a contract. Anyone who has...
Florida commercial property recovering
Floridians who are familiar with previous posts know that it is taking a bit longer for the commercial real estate market in South Florida to bounce back than it is for the residential real estate market. While home values throughout the local market have been on the...