Recently across the nation millions of young adults graduated from college and will be looking forward to starting their chosen professions. Many of our readers were in the same place in life at some point - eager to get out into the world and really get started....
Year: 2015
What role can property boundaries play in a real estate dispute?
Most of our readers have neighbors who live adjacent to their property. Let's face it: South Florida isn't exactly the type of wide-open country where you may not even be able to see your neighbor's home. No, Southern Florida is a highly-developed metropolitan area...
Avoiding foreclosure in Florida
Most indicators show that the national housing market is improving. But, in Florida, the recovery is probably going to take longer for the state overall. Any of our readers who are familiar with previous posts here know that the South Florida area is doing better than...
The right documents – and guidance – crucial to real estate deals
In a residential real estate deal, a prospective buyer can get distracted by how exciting it can be to move into a new home. The same excitement can also pop up in a commercial real estate deal, when a Florida business owner has just secured a new location for their...
How can you prepare for litigation in a real estate dispute?
Nobody likes it when a deal begins to "go south." It doesn't matter if it's at a car lot, a garage sale or in a real estate transaction - the feeling that a deal is not going to play out as planned can be frustrating. However, in a real estate dispute, there may be a...
How can a Florida resident get a mortgage loan modification?
Many people have found themselves in a situation where they need to reevaluate their finances. Sometimes, this is due to an unexpected issue, like the sudden onset of a medical condition, or the loss of a job. However, many times people can see the problem coming....
Typical real estate closing requires ample time, understanding
Buying a home in Fort Lauderdale can be exciting as well as a bit overwhelming. The capstone of most real estate transactions will be the real estate closing session. In most cases the path toward this moment has probably been a long one, most likely with a few twists...
Getting the deal done right at real estate closing
The summer real estate shopping season is well underway as weather conditions improve throughout the country. But, in South Florida, the shopping season never stops. The residential real estate market may see more attention in some months more than others, but the...
How can a Florida resident resolve a real estate dispute?
Most people in Florida probably approach a real estate transaction with a sense of exhilaration to go along with their nervousness. After all, whether the buyer is a first-time homebuyer or a small business owner, buying a piece of real estate is a big move --...
The steps in the ‘for sale by owner’ process — Part 2
Our previous post, Part 1 in a two-part series, took a look at some of the first steps involved in a "for sale by owner" real estate transaction in Florida. These steps included making the decision to sell at the right time, fixing up the home and marketing the home...