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Financing Your Buy-Watch Out
It is an exciting event; buyers are purchasing their new home, their castle, their fortress of solitude. It should be a happy time, and a great experience for them and their family. However, purchasing real property...
Probate
Why Can’t We Sell Mom and Dad’s Florida House or Condo? Generally, Florida probate is required when someone passes away owning assets in their sole name. When it comes to Florida real estate, it is common for many...
The Devil is in the Details
Ever heard that phrase? Well, it couldn’t be more true than in real estate transactions, and a recent Florida case has reemphasized this idiom. The Fourth District Court of Appeal in the case of Florida Investment...
POA
A Guide to Leveraging the Power of Attorney in Florida Real Estate In the hustle and bustle of the real estate world, realtors are at the forefront of property transactions. Recognizing the role and relevance of a...
All Title Agents are Not Created Equal
In a burgeoning yet increasingly tricky real estate market that includes foreclosed properties, unpermitted improvements, high demand but low supply, and ever more litigious parties, it has never been more important to...
Leaseback Agreements: Strings Attached
In this current crazy market a very hot topic is leaseback agreements where sellers lease back their properties from their buyers after closing. This appears to be happening mostly because sellers are rushing to sell...
FIRPTA Say What?
So what the heck is this FIRPTA thing, and why do I keep hearing about it? First things first: FIRPTA stands for the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980, a federal law requiring the accurate reporting...
Accessorizing Your Real Property!
Sarasota County plans to adopt a new ordinance (No. 2019-024) that amends the Sarasota County Unified Development Code and expands the ability of property owners to utilize accessory dwelling units in many residential...
Commercial vs Residential Transactions
Does the following sound familiar? You’ve been selling residential real estate for years, and you suddenly get a hot lead on a commercial property and you have the perfect buyer for it. Or perhaps client calls and says...