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Last Update: 04/18/16 The Importance of Real Estate Appraisals It’s basic, if you want to buy a home in Florida with a mortgage, you need an appraisal of the property (you also need one if you want to refinance your mortgage). Appraisals are formal... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Condos and Townhouses, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Mold, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 8/5/19 For many home buyers in South Florida, finding that right house or condo to buy is an exciting moment. Some houses sound great on paper or look fabulous on online, but when you do a walk-through with your real estate agent, the place just isn’t... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 10/25/18 Most sellers and buyers of residential real estate here in Florida depend upon their real estate agents to help them through the process. For buyers, it’s making sure that they have all the information that they need to make an informed purchase.... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Mold, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Appraiser, Realtor Disputes
Florida sellers and their agents must disclose known material issues, including property defects, mold, structural problems, roof leaks, plumbing and electrical issues, HVAC malfunctions, and past property damage. Failure to disclose can lead to legal claims for... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 02/24/16 What is an Earnest Money Deposit? When a buyer decides to make an offer to buy a house or condo here in Florida, he/she presents to the Seller a signed Purchase and Sale Agreement, which is normally accompanied by a check... by Larry Tolchinsky | Appraisal Fraud, Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Appraiser
Last Update: 02/24/16 Misrepresentation Of a Home’s Value For most of us, the most essential term in any Florida real estate transaction is the contract price: the amount the seller and the buyer agree on for purchasing the home, condo, or townhouse. Each side assumes...