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What to Look for Before Signing Any Business Contract in Florida
By: Gaby Riveros. Strong contracts and strong business relationships go hand-in-hand. And while trust is also critical to a successful partnership, trust without documentation can come back to seriously bite ...
HOA Estoppel Letters in Florida: What They Are, Why They Matter, and What Can Go Wrong
An HOA estoppel letter is a statement from the association confirming exactly what’s owed on a property before ownership changes hands: outstanding dues, special assessments, late fees, and any other ...
Florida’s New Condo Laws: What Miami Buyers Need to Know
Florida’s condo laws now require associations to complete structural inspections and fully fund reserves for major repairs. These rules trace directly back to the 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse in ...
Can a Non-U.S. Resident Buy Property in Miami?
Miami has long attracted buyers from around the globe. From luxury condominiums and vacation homes to investment properties and commercial real estate, foreign investors continue to purchase property throughout South ...LLC vs. Personal Name: How Florida Business Owners and Investors Should Hold Their Assets
By: Gaby Riveros Key Takeaways: Foreign and domestic investors purchasing real estate in Florida frequently face the question of whether to hold title in a personal name or through a ...
Remote Closings in Florida: How International Buyers Can Close Without Traveling to Miami
Key Takeaways: International buyers and sellers of Florida real estate have two primary options for completing a transaction without traveling to Miami: mail-away closings and Remote Online Notarization (RON) closings. ...
FIRPTA Explained: What Foreign Sellers of Florida Property Must Know Before Closing
Real estate has always been a strategic part of an investment portfolio, but for foreign investors, the strategy is more complex than it is for their U.S. citizen counterparts. A ...
What is a GTO, and How Does It Affect All-Cash Real Estate Transactions in Miami?
All-cash real estate deals are often seen as the simplest path to closing boasting fewer contingencies, faster timelines, and stronger negotiating power. But in certain markets, including Miami-Dade, cash transactions ...