Category Archives: Real Estate
Bad Outcomes & Scams In Florida Real Estate
When you are looking to purchase real estate in Florida, it is a good idea to keep in mind that a host of professionals are available to help make that transaction easier. A knowledgeable realtor and a competent real estate attorney are only the beginning – many people get overwhelmed by just how many… Read More »
Florida Real Estate Transactions Can Be Affected By World Events
It is very common for the average person to forget that the world is interconnected, and that events across the world can affect what happens in their own backyard. Nowhere is this truer than in real estate – changes in politics or global economics can materially alter the landscape of real estate markets half… Read More »
How To Remove A Resident In Florida Real Estate
When someone breaches a lease or otherwise makes it untenable for them to continue living where they are, the average person thinks that the landlord can simply evict that tenant. However, the process is not, in reality, as easy as one might think. There are some situations in which eviction is the right procedure… Read More »
How Can I “Quiet Title” In A Florida Real Estate Transaction?
When someone purchases a piece of property in Florida, they often assume that ownership is now theirs, free and clear. However, unless the title to that property has been “quieted,” this may not be the case. Too often, property is sold by those who may not actually have the authority to do so; this… Read More »
Do I Need An Attorney To Invest In Florida Real Estate?
The Florida Realtors predict that the state’s real estate market will continue to be very busy and popular, with investment continuing to rise. However, most of the investors tend to be individuals, rather than corporations, and individuals are not always as well versed in the details of the law as they need to be… Read More »
The Effects Of Rising Sea Levels On Florida Beachfront Real Estate
The June collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside has placed an exclamation point on an issue that many Florida realtors have been worrying about for years – namely, the question of the effects of coastal erosion and rising sea levels. While this issue predominantly affects waterfront property, erosion in particular can play a… Read More »
Florida Partition Actions
It is not uncommon for people to co-own property in Florida, given rising real estate prices. However, too often, co-owners have a falling-out, or one may choose to invest their money closer to home. When that happens, the owners may be able to work out a division of the property themselves, but if they… Read More »
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 »
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 »
What Should I Look Out For As A Florida Real Property Investor?
2021 has been a tumultuous year for those who invest in Florida real estate. As of this writing, the market is in good shape for sellers, but the current low interest rates favor buyers. However, there is so much more that an investor needs to be aware of before dipping into the somewhat volatile… Read More »