Real Estate

When you look to buy a home in Florida, your chances of finding one you love depend on many factors, including the state of the market in your area and how high mortgage rates currently are. If you are facing a highly competitive real estate market, you may consider...

Real estate law has more facets than many people realize. As the buyer, seller or property owner, you should understand the most prevalent reasons for litigation over real estate contracts. There are a few common causes of real estate litigation. Breach of contract...

As a property owner, disputes with other home or business owners are sometimes inevitable. The law regarding land ownership in Florida is clear, often making it easy to determine who is in the right. Title disputes Disagreements of land titles can result from mistakes...

A purchase agreement contains the price, terms and requirements for a real estate sale. The goal is to protect both buyer and seller. If everything in the agreement is in order, the transfer of property should go smoothly. However, if one party defaults, the other...

Florida’s statutes allow landlords to evict tenants over unpaid rent even when tenants make partial payments. The Florida Legislature website notes that unpaid rent could result in tenants receiving a notice from their landlords. The notice may state that a landlord...

An appraisal is one part of selling your home in Florida. This step will provide lenders, interested buyers and yourself with an accurate idea of the value of your home. At least you hope it will. If your appraiser comes back with a value that you know is far below...

A Florida property owner generally has the right to use a piece of land in certain ways. An easement in gross agreement gives usage rights to an outsider, but many people are confused as to what these rights are exactly. There are certain privileges and...

If you have your heart set on moving into a historic home, you may need to consider the impact that it could have on your health. You should know what information your potential landlord or home seller should disclose to you about lead-based paint prior to signing a...

The state of Florida requires home sellers to disclose anything that might be dangerous to the new owners. This could include safety hazards, leaky roofs, mold infestations and more. If they don't disclose this information, the homebuyers might file a lawsuit. What do...

As South Florida begins its return to normalcy and the courts reopen, Brickell is likely to become the hot spot for commercial evictions. Commercial real estate such as office building, warehouses, free-standing retail shops, and shopping malls are not protected under...