You found your dream home and its in your budget. You place an offer, and the seller accepts it. Now it’s clear sailing until closing, right? But what if there is a hurdle before you reach that finish line? What if the seller tries to back out of the deal? Can the...
Real Estate Transactions
3 things to know about real estate contracts before buying a home
Buying a home is likely the largest financial transaction that we make in our lifetime. If we are lucky, we get one that fits our needs and provides an opportunity for financial stability. We can help to better ensure this is the case by knowing some of the basics...
Florida remains a good bet for real estate investment opportunities
Large cities throughout the country continue to recover from the impact of the pandemic. Stay at home and quarantine orders hit small businesses hard, and cities were reeling from the economic impact of COVID-19. Some cities continue to struggle and push forwards,...
Real estate dispute? 3 tips to choose the right attorney.
Real estate disputes can begin as a simple disagreement and quickly grow into a difficult to manage legal issue. Like the mythical hydra, every time you think you have resolved one problem, two more can sprout in its place. So how can you better ensure a real estate...
Real estate agent or attorney? Which is right for me?
Whether buying or selling property, those looking to navigate real estate transactions have likely found themselves wondering whether they should use a real estate agent or a real estate attorney. What is the difference? Does it really matter which you choose? Which...
What types of things do I have to disclose when selling my home?
Purchasing a home is an enormous investment that involves a lot of risk. Florida state law protects the interests of buyers by requiring sellers to disclose certain conditions that exist on the property. If you’re getting ready to sell your home, you might wonder...
Should I skip due diligence to get my dream home?
The housing market is hot right now. Homes are selling fast, and prospective buyers are looking for ways to stand apart in a sea of interested buyers and better ensure they get the home they want. Having funding and deciding to put in an offer relatively quickly is...
Closing on a new home? Three tips to prepare.
The real estate market is hot right now. Buyers are looking for homes and sellers are often making a good profit on their properties. Those looking to move forward into closing a residential real estate transaction likely know that problems can arise at, before or...
Buyers beware, avoid these common title issues
Whether looking to purchase real estate as an investment property or family home, for residential or commercial purposes, the importance of due diligence cannot be overstressed. While taking the time to review the property, location and price are all an important part...
Overview of Condominiums and Cooperatives
Many people throughout Florida live in condominiums, and some may live in a real estate co-op. Both condominiums and co-ops give individuals and even small businesses a chance to enjoy some of the benefits of ownership, including equity, while still getting some of...
