by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Title
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... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
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... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Title
In any residential real estate deal here in Florida, there’s lots of talk about “closing.” It’s a big deal for both the seller and the buyer because that’s when their transaction gets finalized. Closing means the seller gets the cash and the buyer gets the keys. To... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Condos and Townhouses, Florida Foreclosures, Florida Real Estate, REO (Real Estate Owned)
In Florida, foreclosures are tempting to many buyers of homes and condos because they seem to be such a great price. There are lots of REO residential properties for sale here, and many have a sales price that is less than comparable sales. Both private banks... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Foreclosures, Florida Real Estate, Foreclosure Defense, Foreclosure Rescue, Loan Modification, Short Sales, Underwater Mortgage
Underwater mortgages are still a huge problem here in South Florida. Not only did our regional economy experience a huge hit from record-breaking numbers of residential foreclosures in the past few years, but we are not recovering from that injury as fast as other... by Larry Tolchinsky | Community Associations, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Landlord - Tenant, Real Estate
Here in South Florida, most of our cities have residential neighborhoods and suburban communities where you may be thinking of buying a house or renting a home for your family. They often have pretty names like “Belle Meade” in Miami or “Cypress Run” in Coral...
