by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Partition, Real Estate, Real Estate Title
In Florida, there is more than one way to own an interest in real estate. It’s important to understand these ways before “taking title” to the property at the closing table. One key question in deciding how to own property: is the owner able to convey complete... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Title
Last Update: 4/26/22 The simplest reason that deeds have the seller’s signature sworn before a notary public is to prevent fraud. This is particularly important in real estate transactions where the seller is foreign or is abroad. In fact, our years of... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate
In Florida, when a seller and a buyer sign a residential real estate contract for the purchase of a new home or condominium, they create legal duties for themselves. If these duties are not fulfilled, then under the contract there are consequences. Those consequences... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents
For real estate transactions in Florida the real estate contract controls the deal. This is the common understanding of most real estate professionals. However, these contract terms are based upon long standing legal principles which have been codified and become part... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate
Last Update: 4/14/21 Learn about the different ways to rescind a contract including using the force majeure provision because of the coronavirus. When things go bad in a Florida real estate transaction, or an unplanned event occurs, the first thought a buyer or seller... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Mold, Real Estate
What to Do If You Just Found Out the Seller Hid Something From You If you recently closed on a home and have now discovered a problem the seller knew about and did not disclose mold behind the walls, a flooding history, a cracked foundation, water damage that was...
