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Florida Real Estate Law
Sharing What I Know About Florida Real Estate Law
AboutWhat is The Penalty for Falsifying a Quit Claim Deed
According to Florida law, falsifying a quitclaim deed in Florida can result in criminal prosecution for forgery. Additionally, recorded forged deeds are void and do not convey title to property. This is true regardless of proper witnessing or notarization. Florida...
Can a Quit Claim Deed be Contested?
According to Florida law, a quitclaim deed can be contested in Florida on several grounds based on defects in execution (they must be signed in the presence of two subscribing witnesses), lack of capacity, fraud, duress, undue influence, forgery, or violations of...
Avoiding Foreclosure After a Major Storm (Hurricane)
Picking up the pieces after a major storm or hurricane can be extremely frustrating, incredibly confusing, and emotionally draining. There’s so much to think about—the welfare of your loved ones and friends, the status of your belongings, the condition of your...
5 Things to Know Before Buying a House without a Realtor
For most people, buying a home is one of the biggest milestones in a person’s life. The purchase of a house or condo may be the largest purchase they ever make. Many savvy potential buyers will carefully investigate not only potential neighborhoods and homes, but...
5 Things to Know Before Buying a Home as a Single Person in Florida
According to the latest National Association of Realtors’ Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report, 24% of all residential home sales in 2017 were to single buyers who purchased their home without the financial or emotional support of a spouse or partner. NAR...
Florida Condominium Negligence
Florida condominium associations are legally responsible for many things, like upkeep and repair of the common areas. The failure to meet these legal duties may result in a negligence claim against the Condominium Association if someone gets hurt because of its...
Florida Condominium Insurance Issues
In Florida, condominium associations and condo boards are required by law to purchase property insurance policies to cover damages to condominium property. This is a legal requirement that exists independently from any requirement found in the provisions of the...
Can a Seller Assign or Transfer of Rights in Real Property to Third Person Before Closing?
In Florida, sellers and buyers reach a bargain on a home or condo, and then sign a formal, written sales contract for the residential real estate. That’s the beginning of the sale. After the sales contract is signed, there’s the time that has to pass before the...
What is Duress in Residential Real Estate Sale (and Does It Void the Deal)?
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller of residential real estate here in Florida, the important thing to know about “duress” is that it can end a deal. Duress is a deal-breaker. What is Duress in a Residential Real Estate Transaction? What is duress? It is a legal...
What is Mortgage Application Fraud?
Over the years, it has been reported and confirmed that Florida is one of the top three states in the country for mortgage application fraud. This is based, in part, on a report released in the CoreLogic Mortgage Fraud Report. Buying a Florida Home or Condo? Be...
