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Subsurface Rights
Subsurface Rights - “I Drink Your Milkshake?” Most real estate professionals have had a transaction affected by these rights in some capacity, commonly referred to as oil, gas and mineral rights (“OGM”). Florida courts...
Real Estate Taxes
REAL ESTATE TAXES…..It’s That Time of Year Again Authored by Scott W. Dunlap, Esq. November is here, and hopefully cooler weather is on the way. Thanksgiving is also approaching. And of course, real estate tax bills...
Quit Claim
You Need a “Quick” Claim Deed? Not So Fast! As real estate professionals, we’ve all had that phone call. “Hey, I need to transfer some property to my friend, my cousin, my spouse, my buddy, my LLC, my trust, etc., etc....
Powers of Attorney
Powers of Attorney: Not as Simple As You Might Think Your buyer will be out of the country when closing occurs; your buyer is in a nursing home and getting signatures is difficult; your buyer is now mentally...
Permit Me
Permit Me As real estate professionals, we have all had a transaction or two that have been affected by permit-related issues. Whether it was an open permit, an expired permit, a failed inspection, or unpermitted work,...
Overrated
Transferring Real Property to LLCs in Florida Overrated? “You own a residential property? You should put it in an LLC in case of a ‘slip and fall’”. Does this sound familiar? It is a very common conversation amongst...
“On or Before”
“On or Before” Closings, Is there a Benefit? It’s a popular phrase, but one common misconception regarding the use of the words "on or before" is that these words alone somehow provide either party to the transaction...
More Red Tape
Spoiler Alert: More Red Tape!! Just a few short months ago settlement agents in Florida became obligated by the Florida government to obtain an affidavit from each and every Buyer we work with attesting to the fact...
Lady Bird Deeds
Lady Bird deeds (or what more formally are known as enhanced life estate deeds), are now approved for use in the state of Florida. Several other states as well have approved use of this type of deed. In order to...
Inspection Period
Let’s “Inspect” Some Contract Clauses Understanding the distinction between the Inspection Period clauses of the two most commonly used contracts (i.e. the FAR-BAR “As Is” and “Standard” Contracts) is vital to your...