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 | 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... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Law, Real Estate, Real Estate Title
Last Update: 3/25/20 Common issues buyers have with sellers of Florida residential real estate. What happens in a Florida residential real estate transaction when the seller doesn’t do his or her part and close the deal? Or, the seller makes a material... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Title, Titles
Under Florida law, a “bona fide purchaser” of real estate is afforded certain protections including ownership and title. The rule essentially provides a buyer with superior rights to property over those who may have valid interests in the property, albeit unrecorded...
