by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Anyone interested in buying a home in Florida can surf through Zillow or Trulia or Realtor.com and find all sorts of beautiful dwellings that are for sale. When someone gets serious about a property, the next step for them is to enter into negotiations for the... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Real Estate, Realtor Disputes, Uncategorized
According to the case law as of the date of this article, a contract for the sale and purchase of real property will not exist if the buyer fails to accept the seller’s counteroffer for the contract within the time and manner specified. See: Sullivan v. Economic... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate
At a Florida residential real estate closing, the buyer may be excited to get the keys and garage door opener to his new home or condo, but the seller is focused on one thing: being paid. Show her the money! Of course, the seller does not get actual cash or a... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings
Purchasing real estate in Florida may involve several kinds of claims or liens by third parties, including the local municipality. Sometimes, the seller may not be aware a municipal lien exists, much less the buyer. Lack of knowledge is no defense to a lien. Even... 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...
