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Florida Real Estate Law
Sharing What I Know About Florida Real Estate Law
AboutWhat is Duress in Residential Real Estate Sale (and Does It Void the Deal)?
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller of residential real estate here in Florida, the important thing to know about “duress” is that it can end a deal. Duress is a deal-breaker. What is Duress in a Residential Real Estate Transaction? What is duress? It is a legal...
Buying a REO Bank-Owned Home after a Florida Foreclosure
In Florida, foreclosures are tempting to many buyers of homes and condos because they seem to be such a great price. There are lots of REO residential properties for sale here, and many have a sales price that is less than comparable sales. Both private banks...
Wrongful Foreclosures on Reverse Mortgages in Florida
Reverse mortgages are very popular here in Florida. Many retired people and senior citizens have them. Lots of banks like them, too. Lenders are actively marketing for reverse mortgage business here. Maybe you’ve seen one of the various TV celebrities like Tom...
Florida’s Negative Equity Problem: Underwater Mortgages and Risk of Foreclosure
Underwater mortgages are still a huge problem here in South Florida. Not only did our regional economy experience a huge hit from record-breaking numbers of residential foreclosures in the past few years, but we are not recovering from that injury as fast as other...
Wrongful Eviction Lawsuits in Florida: Suing Your Landlord for Illegal Eviction
In Florida, tenants can sue their landlords for “illegal eviction” if the landlord wrongfully evicts them from their home. The Florida Legislature passed specific laws that provides this legal remedy to tenants who have been evicted in Section Two of Florida’s...
Major Changes to Florida Laws Mean More Florida Probate Lawsuits Will Be Filed.
What You Need to Know About Florida Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs)
Here in South Florida, most of our cities have residential neighborhoods and suburban communities where you may be thinking of buying a house or renting a home for your family. They often have pretty names like “Belle Meade” in Miami or “Cypress Run” in Coral...
Condo Fees after Foreclosure
In Florida, when someone stops making their mortgage payments on their condo, odds are high that they’ve stopped making the payments on the condo fees, too. Condo Fees are Important for Condominium Upkeep But it also means that the Condo Association isn’t getting...
Not all Contract Provisions Merge into Deed
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...
Can a Buyer Seek Rescission of a Real Estate Contract Due to Fraud?
According to Florida case law as of the date of this article, a buyer can seek rescission of a real estate contract on the grounds of misrepresentation or fraud because these claims go to the validity of the contract itself. See:
