Losing a major tenant can raise many concerns for a commercial property owner. The possibility of suffering such a loss may be on the minds of many owners of retail space, such as mall owners, with the recent news of the Sears bankruptcy. The company is a major tenant...
Year: 2018
Real estate trends, urban sprawl and the law of supply and demand
In previous decades, the trend in residential real estate has simply been about leaving the cities and expanding the suburbs. That led to urban sprawl. America does tend to cater to this type of development since much of the country's real growth occurred after the...
Florida leads most of the country in mortgage fraud risk
Owning property is an original part of the American dream and it is now more attainable than ever. Florida, still experiencing a yearslong building boom, is seeing higher rates of home ownership and faster turnover on residential properties than ever before. Despite...
How can I effectively list my commercial property for sale?
Owning a commercial property comes with a lot of work. You have to collect rent, make repairs, find new tenants and so much more. When it becomes too much to handle/ you likely will consider selling the property. Or, you might decide to sell because the value of the...
How to remove a lien from your home
Finding out that there is a lien on your home is never a good situation. You might not even know there has been a lien placed on your home until you go to sell the property. Once you discover a lien on your home, you need to work to remove it as soon as possible,...
How to protect your property title with a warranty deed
Finding the right home can be a tough process. You have a list of features you want, an idea of what area you want to live in and a budget to stay within. When you are home shopping, you may end up compromising on some things. One thing you never want to compromise on...
Issues that lead to real estate litigation
Real estate disputes can be caused by a range of problems, some of which are very easy to fix and others that require litigation to solve. Depending on the dispute, you very well could find yourself sitting face-to-face with the other party in a courtroom because...
Items needed in a real estate contract for it to be approved
If you are planning to enter into the real estate market in Fort Lauderdale, or any other area in South Florida, it is important that you know what is required in order to have a valid and binding contract. You will want to ensure that when you enter into a contract...
Investigation launched in Florida into mortgage investment deal
An investigation has been launched by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation into the promise of thousands of dollars in investments for borrowers of home mortgagees. The investigation was launched into Five Star Elite Services, which is headquartered in Orlando....
Fisher Island condo sold after legal dispute involving buyer
A condo on Fisher Island was recently sold after a previous legal dispute involving the buyer was resolved. The condo on Fisher Island was purchased for $6.44 million by a Mexican billionaire. The unit, which is part of Bayview at Fisher Island was purchased through...