by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Condos and Townhouses, Mold
Under Florida Statute 468.8311, home inspection services are defined as “a limited visual examination of the following readily accessible installed systems and components of a home” performed by a licensed home inspector. Those items include: The Structure of The... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings
Florida does not require an attorney to oversee a residential real estate transaction. A buyer can purchase a home or condo in Florida and get a mortgage without getting legal advice from an attorney. A real estate agent can provide standardized contract forms, and a... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate Title, Realtor Disputes, Titles
First time home buyers are often anxious because the purchase of their single family home or condominium will likely be the largest transaction of their lifetime. For this reason, a new home buyer may find this process less overwhelming when it is separated into 3... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Durable Power of Attorney, Florida Homestead, Florida Real Estate, Quiet Title Actions, Real Estate, Real Estate Title, Titles
In Florida, quitclaim deeds are one of the most common deeds to transfer real estate. (Other common deeds include general warranty deeds, special warranty deeds and personal representative deeds.) This is because a large number of transactions involving quit claim... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Title
Real estate closings in Florida can be complicated and overwhelming to some sellers and buyers. With all of the effort that goes into buying a home, including reviewing the contract and addendum, negotiations, inspections, the loan application process, and the actual... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings
Florida residential real estate transactions are governed by a variety of laws, rules, and regulations. Unfortunately, some real estate agents minimize or ignore these requirements in the name of getting the deal closed. They say they want to keep things simple for...