Even the most mutually advantageous Florida real estate transaction can fall apart before closing. A seller may have failed to satisfy a necessary contingency or otherwise defaulted under the sales
Leasing your condominium unit
A recent Florida district court ruling upheld condominium rules and regulations. In this case[1], the condominium association created rules and regulations restricting condominium unit owners from – leasing their units:
LLC Agreement: Put it in writing. Now.
The LLC Operating Agreement – It Governs Your Rights, so Write It (and Write It Well) [The “pilot” episode, in preparation for a “series” of LLC articles] You have spoken
Seller Financing of Residences Affected By Dodd-Frank
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank Act” or “Act”) has specific impact on individuals or entities that engage in the practice of financing the sale
Claims against real estate agents
In a recent district court case¹, the fact that representations contradicted the contract did not require dismissal of buyers’ claims against real estate agents. The Kjellanders (“buyers”) purchased a home
How to save money on refinancing a $1 million property
“Buy and Amend”: an Alternative Refinancing Method, with Doc Stamp and Intangible Tax Savings A significant cost in larger mortgage loans in Florida comes from documentary stamp taxes (“doc stamps”)