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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 ...
PACE Loans and Solar Liens in Florida: What Realtors Need to Tell Their Clients Before Listing
Energy-efficient upgrades like solar panels, impact windows, and new roofing systems can add value to a Florida property, but how those improvements are financed matters if you plan on selling ...
Do You Need a Business Attorney or a General Practitioner? How to Choose Legal Counsel in Florida
Like many areas of life, there are generalists and then there are specialists. Knowing who to call and when can make a meaningful difference in your outcome. The same is ...
Open Construction Permits in Miami-Dade: How They Derail Closings and Who’s Responsible
An open construction permit is a building permit that’s been issued for a project but has never been formally closed or approved by the local building department after completion of ...