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What to Do If a Florida Seller Fails to Disclose a Major Property Defect
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments many people will ever make, so discovering a major issue after the closing, especially one the seller should have disclosed, can ...
Can You Back Out of a Florida Home Purchase Due to a Seller’s Non-Disclosure?
Buying a home is a major milestone, but what happens when you find out the seller wasn’t entirely honest about the property’s condition? In Florida, sellers are legally required to ...
Understanding Seller Disclosures in Florida: What Buyers Should Ask Before Closing
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions many of us will ever make. While it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of granite countertops and ...
Can I Get My Earnest Money Back if There’s an Escrow Dispute
When you’re buying a home, putting down earnest money shows the seller you’re serious about the deal. But what happens when things go sideways and the deal falls through? Can ...
How Escrow Works When a Deal Falls Through in Florida
Escrow laws in Florida are regulated under Florida Statute § 651.033 and are designed to protect the interests of buyers and sellers during the real estate transaction process. The main purpose of the ...
How Buyers Can Spot Red Flags in Florida Seller Disclosure Forms
Buying a house should be a straightforward process, but often this feels like the exception rather than the norm. Case in point: disclosures. While Florida sellers are legally obligated to disclose ...
How Florida’s “As-Is” Sales Impact Seller Disclosure Obligations
In real estate, the term “as-is” is often used like a magic wand. Some sellers think they can wave it and it relieves them of all responsibilities. Of course, that’s ...
What Happens If a Florida Seller Fails to Disclose Known Property Defects?
When it comes to selling real estate in Florida, what you don’t say can hurt you, especially if it involves hiding known defects in the property. Under Florida law, sellers are obligated to ...