Tag: Real Estate Attorney

October 14 Prepare for Hurricane Season- Helpful Tips!

Please utilize the resources below if necessary. I also encourage you to share this information with your friends and neighbors as we work together to recover from this storm- Hurricane Michael. FEMA ASSISTANCE To apply for FEMA assistance visit: www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) TTY: 1-800-462-7585. To find the nearest FEMA Disaster Recovery Center visit: https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/ DRCLocator EMERGENCY […]

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June 04 Putting Your Real Estate in a Florida Land Trust

A Florida land trust is a method for holding legal title to real property. The beneficiary owns the Florida land trust, has power of direction over the trust, and has control over the property that is in the trust (the person creating the land establishes the land trust and is often one of the beneficiaries). […]

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August 15 Tips for a Smooth Real Estate Closing

After a long battle with research, applications, real estate agents, negotiations, and etc., the purchase contract has been finalized and you’re finally ready to close the deal. You will want to make sure that all documents and disclosures are in order and that nothing has been left out. We often see that all the formalities have […]

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January 07 Tips For Purchasing A Hotel in Florida

Before looking under classified ads for hotels for sale, you must first start by having an idea of your needs and expectations for your new business. The location, appearance, and structure of the property will all affect how to choose to move forward with the purchase. Looking at the history of the business is a good […]

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January 02 Interested in Florida Real Estate Investment? Here are Some Tips!

Real estate investing can be an extremely rewarding process, but it can also carry some worth-noting risks.  Troubleshooting for these issues begins before the purchase takes place and continues throughout ownership.  Here are some tips to help get you started. The thing to address first and foremost is the financial aspect.  Buying profitable real estate […]

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December 31 New Laws Regarding Florida’s Durable Power of Attorney

Unexpected controversy has been exposed due to a Florida law enacted in October of 2011 regarding the Durable Power of Attorney (“hereinafter DPOA”).  Prior to the change in law it was possible to prepare a DPOA that became effective upon incapacity. However, the new law no longer allows the “upon incapacity” language, thus making DPOAs […]

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December 26 5% Down Payment on a Home Purchase will Not Last for Long!

In the past, it has been difficult for buyers to to get a mortgage without having a large down payment requirement.   Some available options this year and going into next are the Federal Housing Administration’s low down-payment program.  Now, banks like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and TD Bank are offering as low as 5 […]

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December 03 Sale Pending: Can I Still Make An Offer?

In the world of online real estate searches, it can be easy to fall in love with a house before realizing that the property reads “pending sale”. Many homebuyers see a listing and assume that the property is unavailable, when in actuality that may not be the case. “Sale pending” can mean a few different things […]

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November 06 Is Commercial Real Estate a Worthwhile Investment?

If you have been investing in residential real estate for some time now, you might have been considering commercial investments.  The absolute best way to get involved with investments is by doing research, getting advice, and contrasting the familiarity’s with some of the differences.  Knowing the pros and cons before getting involved in a big purchase […]

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October 31 Going Into Business with a Partner – A Must Read!

So you have decided to join forces with someone who shares your vision and passion to start a new venture.  Before coming up with a business plan, marketing strategies, and services offered, it is important to lay some groundwork and draw up a Florida Partnership Agreement, Florida Bylaws, or a Florida Operating Agreement depending on […]

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