The process of buying or selling a home can be difficult to understand, especially when it comes to the different legal ramifications. Therefore, it's crucial to have the appropriate legal representation to guarantee that your rights and interests are protected. From negotiating a contract's provisions to addressing any conflicts, a Florida real...
The Florida Realtors and Florida Bar have created two standard types of contracts that are commonly used for purchasing residential real estate in Florida. They are:
The FR/BAR “Standard” Contract The FR/BAR “As-Is” ContractOne might...
Florida's population continues to grow, as does purchase activity in its local real estate markets. Whether you are looking to invest in Florida real estate or purchase a first home, properly researching the ins and outs of the process is crucial. With a thriving real estate market, it's essential to understand...
Buying or selling a home may be the largest financial transaction you engage in your lifetime. Even if it isn’t, the purchase or sale of real estate is invariably a complex transaction, and it’s critical to take steps to ensure that your legal rights are protected and that you understand the terms...
Purchasing a home or other real property is no simple task. It is common for even experienced homebuyers or property investors to run into difficulties when faced with the many steps, requirements, and legal documents necessary to complete a purchase. Building codes, inspections, titles, and legal jargon can be overwhelming without extensive...
Homebuying and selling is a contractual process that can often be legally complex. It also generally involves numerous parties and large amounts of money. This sounds like a scenario that would require assistance from a real estate attorney who knows the ins and outs of Florida law. However, Florida law does...
The grief process looks different for everyone, but no one wants to deal with the complicated legal or real estate process while they’re also dealing with the death of a loved one. It may be impossible to prepare for the complex and challenging emotions you’ll face but knowing what to expect from...
Even small construction projects are substantial undertakings that come with a high degree of risk. Whether you’re lending or managing a small remodel or building from the ground up, proper disbursement of funds is essential. Unless a property owner has the capital to pay for the construction project in full, they will...
If you need to transfer Florida real estate to a limited liability company, trust, family member, or another individual, a quitclaim deed (also known as a quit claim deed) can help accomplish this. This method of transferring title is generally quicker and easier than other options, but you must first ensure that...
Selling a home is a stressful process, wrought with opportunities for unpleasant surprises and hidden costs. One way that many sellers are combatting the high costs is by selling their homes without a real estate agent. Choosing the “for sale by owner” (FSBO) route can be an appealing option if you are...
