Monthly Archives: December 2021
The Digitization Of Real Estate Transactions
The Florida real estate market has always been lively, with supply and demand fluctuating according to current events and other factors. The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the direction of the market, but safety considerations have also fueled changes to how real estate transactions are concluded. Real estate professionals have adapted to social distancing… Read More »
Sunshine Laws & Condominium Associations
Sunshine laws are regulations essentially requiring openness and transparency from governmental actors, which in turn allows the public to have a better understanding of (and often, more of a role in) governance and politics. The state of Florida has its broad Sunshine In The Government Act, allowing access to almost all public records, though… Read More »
Different Types Of Florida Real Estate Deeds
When one is looking to conclude a real estate transaction in Florida – whether buying or selling – one should be familiar with the different types of deeds that are used in the state, as one type may be better suited for your purposes than others. An ability to understand and appraise a proposed… Read More »
How Far Can Community Associations Go?
When one purchases a home or condominium governed by a community association, one tacitly grants that community association a modicum of control over certain things in their lives. A homeowner in a homeowners’ association (HOA) cannot, say, paint their house in a color that is not acceptable to the association. However, the power granted… Read More »