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...
Construction defects can land a project’s general contractor in legal and financial trouble. If the defect is serious enough, the contractor may wind up having to foot the bill to pay to fix the construction problem and pay other damages. General contractors rarely...
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....
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...
Readers of this blog have seen posts about construction defects in the past. Indeed, in a prior post, we explained the differences between design, material, construction (workmanship) and subsurface deficiencies. Deficiency overview For context, Boca Raton, Florida,...
There are many locations in and around Boca Raton, Florida, where people and businesses would like to build new buildings or remodel existing buildings. They may have a specific design in mind to ensure that what they want or need is in the new structure. There are...
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...
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,...
Recent projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest nearly half a million job openings in construction. All these unfilled positions will likely spur wage growth. Unfortunately, the labor shortage has its downsides as well. An aging workforce Factors from...
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....
