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Florida Real Estate Law
Sharing What I Know About Florida Real Estate Law
AboutBeware When Buying A Florida Foreclosure Or Distressed Property? Did Your Real Estate Agent Give You Advice?
In Florida, foreclosures are still happening even though the official “foreclosure fraud crisis” has passed. (Read more about that in our free Foreclosure Fraud e-book, “The Non-Lawyer’s Guide to Foreclosure Fraud 2011.”) Today, there are still homes owned by people...
Are Florida Real Estate Brokers Liable For The Harm Caused by Their Agents?
Florida residential real estate brokers operate businesses that are heavily regulated. It makes no difference if they are affiliated with a large national chain like Coldwell Banker, Century 21, or RE/MAX, or they run a local operation. Every single real estate...
3 Types Of Unconventional Mortgage Agreements
Most people in Florida give a mortgage as security to finance the purchase of their new single family home or condominium. It's a relatively simple process: the buyer finds a conventional mortgage lender; applies for the loan; furnishes the necessary documentation to...
10 Things A Florida Home Buyer Should Understand About Their Mortgage Before Closing
Here in South Florida, most home buyers purchase their new single family home or condo with the help of a mortgage and home loan. Real estate buyers have all sorts of places to look for that mortgage — online from places like Quicken Loans as well as at more...
10 Things A Florida Home Buyer Should Understand About A Promissory Note Before Closing
Most homes and condos in South Florida are purchased with the help of a home loan, or mortgage. Buyers find a property they want to purchase, and then they get a loan from their bank or mortgage lender to help pay the seller the negotiated price. For most Floridians,...
How Do Lawyers Help With Florida Residential Real Estate Closings?
Last Update: 02/22/16 When it’s time to actually close on your new home or condo here in South Florida, it can be intimidating to see just how much paperwork is involved. Even if it's a small house or condo, closings can take lots of time (hours!). Why? Even when...
4 Conditions A Buyer Should Require Before Closing On A Florida Home
Last Update: 02/22/16 Buying residential real estate in Florida is a major event in the lives of most buyers. For some, it’s a big deal to buy a new home or condo! Fortunately, the Florida legislature understands this fact so they passed laws that protect residential...
Are These 8 Real Estate Disclosures Protecting The Buyer Or Some Other Party?
Last Update: 02/22/16 Here you are, a ready, willing and able buyer who has finally found that Florida condo, townhouse, or home of your dreams. You are excited about closing the deal and moving into your new South Florida home. It’s a great time, no more spending...
Real Estate Listing Agreements: What Happens When An Agent Circumvents the Law?
Last Update: 04/18/16 It’s not news that Florida real estate professionals do bad things. Don't get me wrong, there are solid professionals selling homes and condos here and then there are bad apples, too. Unfortunately, there are more real estate wrongdoing happening...
What Are The Risks With Airbnb If You Rent Your Florida Home or Condo?
Last Update: 03/21/16 The holiday season is here, and there are people all over the world who plan of spending their vacation basking in the warm Florida sunshine. Unfortunately, hotels and resorts throughout South Florida are already booked. However, there’s still...
