Buying or selling a house can be an exciting time and, depending on the local real estate market, it can be stressful too. Make no mistake—buying or selling a house can be one of the largest and most consequential financial transactions that any Florida resident might...
Real Estate Law
What can you expect from the housing market in the new year?
For the most part, the residential real estate market reflected a classic “seller’s market” over the past year throughout the country. Anyone who was looking to buy a home certainly saw that in many areas. Interest rates on mortgages rose quite a bit and inventory on...
What are your options when a commercial lease is breached?
Although an executed commercial lease should provide you with some sort of comfort and stability, the truth of the matter is that tenants breach their lease agreements all the time. If this has happened to you, then you might be wondering about your next steps and how...
Don’t rush the due diligence period when purchasing real estate
If you are buying real estate in Boca Raton, it can be tempting to rush the process. After all, if you see just the right piece of property, you want to swoop in and snatch it before another buyer does. Still, buyers should be conscientious about ensuring that they do...
Can my land be classified for agricultural purposes in Florida?
In Florida, people purchase land for many reasons. Often, it is done for a business opportunity. While most will think about that in the context of a commercial development or to build a structure for a specific purpose like parking or an event center, there are other...
A budding land development project needs good legal care
There is plenty of land available for development or re-development in the Boca Raton area. With the right business planning and some good luck, a development project can be a great boon for investors in terms of rental income and increased value of the property....
Can title insurance help avoid real estate litigation
When you buy or build commercial or residential property, at some point, title insurance will come up. If you financed the property, it is likely that the lender mandated title insurance. Though, some lenders do not require it, and depending on how you purchased the...
Court case clarifies how to change a restrictive covenant
Restrictive covenants provide a legal means to enforce agreed-upon terms regarding the use and ownership of a specific property. Most common in planned developments, homeowners’ associations and condominiums, these agreements remain part of the property’s deed and...
Commercial real estate zoning in Florida
If you are thinking about leasing or purchasing commercial real estate in Florida, there are many things to consider, including commercial zoning laws intended to limit the activities of a business in a specific area. These laws will vary depending on the city,...
Quitclaim deeds versus quiet title: what’s the difference?
Real estate transactions are important events, usually involving large sums of money for those involved. Getting it right is important, for both the buyer and the seller. One of the keys to a successful transaction is ensuring title to the property is unencumbered....