by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Condos and Townhouses, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Real Estate
Last Update: 02/22/16 Buying residential real estate in Florida is a major event in the lives of most buyers. For some, it’s a big deal to buy a new home or condo! Fortunately, the Florida legislature understands this fact so they passed laws that protect residential... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 04/18/16 It’s not news that Florida real estate professionals do bad things. Don’t get me wrong, there are solid professionals selling homes and condos here and then there are bad apples, too. Unfortunately, there are more real estate wrongdoing... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate
Last Update: 02/22/16 In most every real estate transaction in which a seller signs a Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Contract, the seller makes several representations and warranties to the buyer. Most sellers are unaware of these representations because all they see... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 02/22/16 More and more these days, Florida real estate buyers are purchasing a home or condo without personally stepping foot on the property. When this happens, the buyer usually relies on someone acting on their behalf (e.g., a friend or family member).... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Title, Titles
Last Update: 7/29/21 In South Florida, when a seller is told by a buyer’s title examiner that there is a “title issue,” that usually means that there is some sort of lien, defect or encumbrance in the public records which clouds the title to the property. In... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Title, Titles
One big surprise that often appears in the chain of title to real property that is being sold here in Florida (condos, townhouses, and single family residences) is a “Notice Of Lis Pendens.” Unfortunately, the discovery of one of these notices, in many instances,...
