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When to Consider a Pre-Occupancy Agreement
Real estate transactions are full of many, ahem, moving parts. From inspections to appraisals, financing to closing, and everything in between, sometimes, all those pieces don’t align perfectly. Timing can be further ...
How to Protect Yourself When Selling a Home in Florida
Both buyers and sellers can feel tremendous pressure during a real estate transaction. Though that pressure may bubble up in different ways, it creates a tense and dramatic backdrop that’s ...
Can a Buyer Sue Over a Seller’s Failure to Disclose in Florida?
Buying a home is a major investment, and the last thing any buyer wants is to discover hidden defects after closing. In Florida, sellers have a legal obligation to disclose known ...
What Must Florida Sellers Disclose About Property Damage
Real estate transactions can be big risk, big reward investments, but both buyers and sellers share some responsibilities to ensure the real estate transaction goes smoothly. Sellers must disclose known defects, ...
The Role of Seller Disclosures in Florida Real Estate Transactions
Because real estate investments are among the biggest purchases many people ever make, information is key to minimizing the risk that inherently comes with this type of purchase, and a ...
What’s the Difference Between a Residential and Commercial Real Estate Closing?
The closing process for residential and commercial transactions in Florida differs in several key ways. While the end result is the same for both processes – the successful transfer of property ...
Types of Deeds Used in Florida Real Estate Transactions
A deed is required any time ownership of real property (be that buildings or vacant land) is transferred from one person or entity to another. Deeds are legal documents that ...
Common Reasons for Delays in Real Estate Closings (and How to Avoid Them)
A lot has to happen from when a buyer first puts in an offer on a home to the day final closing documents are signed. In the weeks between when ...
Do You Need a Disclosure if Selling Your House “As-Is”?
Buyers and sellers often wonder if buying a house “as-is” absolves sellers of their disclosure requirements. The answer is no. While selling a property “as-is” in Florida generally means that ...1 2