On behalf of Law Office of Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates, P.A. | Aug 13, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions
There are a lot of steps that come with getting a new home. Whether a primary property or a vacation home, a failure to take these steps can result in unexpected surprises after the closing. One way to help reduce this risk is to conduct a thorough walk through in the...
On behalf of Law Office of Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates, P.A. | Jun 24, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions
The commercial real estate market in Florida is in the midst of a change. The current coronavirus pandemic has accelerated trends that were already in the works: delivery and take-out services are soaring, telemedicine offerings are thriving and more and more...
On behalf of Law Office of Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates, P.A. | Jun 9, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions
Title work is invaluable when purchasing property. This process provides a potential buyer with information about the home and better ensures that there are no issues with a transfer in ownership. Buyers in Florida have an opportunity not available in all states. In...
On behalf of Law Office of Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates, P.A. | May 5, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions
The National Association of Realtors recently surveyed real estate agents from throughout the country to get a better idea of what the real estate market is looking like in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Through use of a survey, these agents report a 48%...
On behalf of Law Office of Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates, P.A. | Apr 8, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions
A 1031 like-kind exchange can mean big tax savings for those who know how it works. The name refers to the section of the Internal Revenue Code that guides the process. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses Section 1031 to recognize a gain or loss in a real estate...
On behalf of Law Office of Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates, P.A. | Mar 18, 2020 | Real Estate Disputes, Real Estate Transactions
Those who own beach property know it comes with some benefits and risks. When looking at property in Florida on the emerald coastline of the panhandle, these benefits can include sugar white sand and beautiful green waters. The risks can include the occasional...
On behalf of Law Office of Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates, P.A. | Mar 10, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions, Residential Real Estate
Buying a property is an exciting and stressful event. The cost is huge — often the largest financial transaction one will make in their life. So, what happens if you thought you found the perfect place and moved forward with an offer only to realize the property just...
On behalf of Law Office of Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates, P.A. | Mar 4, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions
Forbes listed numerous Florida cities as a “real estate investors best bet” for 2019. The publication is one of many reasons the state experienced a real estate boom last year. Will the state’s real estate market continue to thrive in 2020? Thus far, the answer is a...
On behalf of Law Office of Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates, P.A. | Feb 21, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions, Residential Real Estate
It is important to conduct a title search prior to finalizing a real estate transaction. A title search will help determine if there are any encumbrances on the property by looking through public records to see if there any other claims to the property. What kinds of...
On behalf of Law Office of Kimberly A. Abrams & Associates, P.A. | Feb 20, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions
The real estate market is changing. Although the basics remain the same, two parties still generally come together to buy and sell property, the tools we use to negotiate these transactions are changing at a rapid rate. Gone are the days when the details of the...
