Title insurance is an important part of the real estate transaction process. It offers a type of safety net. A title insurance company is hired to go through all the legal minutiae of the property and let you know of any potential issues before you finalize the...
Real Estate Transactions
Real estate investors take note: 3 important lessons from Zillow
Zillow is a real estate website that everyone in the country has likely heard of. Zillow leaders decided to branch out a few years ago, giving more than just home estimates and an inside look at the housing market and actually partaking in real estate opportunities....
Can I trust a real estate agent’s paperwork?
Real estate agents can ease the headaches that come with buying and selling a home. One of the ways these professionals help with the process is to provide their own paperwork to guide the transaction. This paperwork is often fill-in-the-blank standard paperwork — but...
What can I do if a seller tries to back out of an accepted offer?
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...
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...