by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Title
According to Florida law, falsifying a quitclaim deed in Florida can result in criminal prosecution for forgery. Additionally, recorded forged deeds are void and do not convey title to property. This is true regardless of proper witnessing or notarization. Florida... by Larry Tolchinsky | Florida Homestead, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Quiet Title Actions, Real Estate, Real Estate Title, Titles, Undue Influence
According to Florida law, a quitclaim deed can be contested in Florida on several grounds based on defects in execution (they must be signed in the presence of two subscribing witnesses), lack of capacity, fraud, duress, undue influence, forgery, or violations of... 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 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 | Florida Foreclosures, Florida Real Estate, Quiet Title Actions, Real Estate Title, REO (Real Estate Owned)
Florida foreclosures are tempting to many looking to buy a Florida home or condominium, if for no other reason that there are so many bank-owned properties available for sale today. Anyone searching through online real estate sites can find lots of foreclosure... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate Title, Realtor Disputes, Titles
First-time homebuyers are often anxious because the purchase of their single-family home or condominium will likely be the largest transaction of their lifetime. For this reason, a new home buyer may find this process less overwhelming when it is separated into 3...
