Sharing What I Know About
Florida Real Estate Law
Sharing What I Know About Florida Real Estate Law
AboutMisrepresentation by Real Estate Agent: Wrong Square Footage in MLS Listing
Last Update: 04/18/16 In Florida, real estate agents and brokers are seen as experts in their field (whether it be residential, commercial or industrial property) due, in part, to the fact they are licensed by the State of Florida to do business in our State....
Misrepresentation by a Real Estate Professional: Claims for Negligent or Unintentional Misrepresentation
Last Update: 04/18/16 Have You Been Harmed? Negligent misrepresentation by a real estate agent or broker can also be described as an unintentional misrepresentation; where the agent or real estate broker communicates something that is not accurate or true, but they...
How to Get a Refund of Your Security Deposit from the Landlord When Renting a Home or Apartment
Last Update: 2/10/20 When you rent an apartment or condo here in Florida, the landlord will typically require that you give a security deposit before you can move into your new home. This is pretty much standard operating procedure for rentals; most tenants know they...
10 Articles For Florida Condominium Owners
Since we receive so many calls about condo owner rights, I thought it would be a good idea to share some articles we have written in the past about Florida Condominium Law that answer some of the most frequently asked questions. Here are 10 articles that we hope you...
Three Common Issues With Mortgage Financing and Florida Residential Closings
Last Update: 4/17/18 In South Florida, most residential real estate closings involve a buyer obtaining a home loan to finance the purchase. When the homeowner obtains a mortgage he or she gives the bank a lien on the property until that loan is paid in full. This...
What Happens When a Seller Defaults on a Residential Sales Contract in Florida?
Last Update: 3/25/20 The default provisions of the contract control how a dispute is resolved. It is true that in many residential real estate transactions, it is the buyer that has second thoughts about buying that home or condo and tries to find a way to back out of...
Seller’s Documents for a Real Estate Closing (2024 Guide)
Selling your home or condo here in South Florida means marketing your residential property either by yourself (”For Sale by Owner”) or through a real estate broker to find a buyer who has the financial means (cash or mortgage loan) to pay for it. Depending upon the...
5 Issues to Know About Florida Real Estate Closings (2024)
Updated: 4/26/2022 Here in South Florida, closings on residential real estate happen every day. Condos are purchased as retirement homes and as investment property; homes in neighborhoods like Coconut Grove, Brickell, Broward and Palm Beach are sold to families that...
Big Changes In Florida Real Estate Closings: The HUD-1 Settlement Form Replaced With TRID
Last Update: 02/10/16 On August 1, 2015, closings will be different here because of changes in federal law and replacement of HUD-1 Form As part of any closing on residential real estate (homes, condos, townhouses, vacation property, etc.) federal law requires that...
Title Insurance and Closing Your Florida Home Purchase
Last Update: 3/25/20 Learn about protecting your home from title problems caused by common title defects. When you buy a house or other residential real estate here in Florida, you are buying both the land as well as the improvements to the property (the building, the...
