If you own land in Florida and use it for farming, you may qualify for a property tax break through agricultural classification. This classification, often called the “Greenbelt” exemption, can reduce your tax bill by valuing your land based on agricultural use...
Getting paid on time can make or break a construction company. When project owners or contractors fail to pay, Florida’s lien laws give you a powerful legal tool to secure your payment rights. Understanding how these laws work helps your company recover what it’s owed...
Buying a piece of property can be exciting. But it can also be risky if you don’t know how best to protect your interests throughout the real estate transaction process. That’s why it’s imperative that you know what sort of mistakes you need to watch out for before...
There are signs that the residential real estate market in Florida is softening. For one, the inventory of new construction homes that have been built but have yet to be sold is growing. The growth in backlog of unsold new homes suggests there are currently more new...
Many people in Palm Beach County either need or will need to hire a contractor to do a significant project on a home that they own. Not hiring the right contractor for the job can be a disaster. A homeowner may wind up overpaying for their work or having to pay to fix...
Buying or selling real estate in Florida involves a lot of details. To ensure the process goes smoothly and fairly, it’s essential to follow certain steps. Taking the time to research and properly execute the deal can help avoid common pitfalls and guarantee that both...
Different local, state and even federal government agencies have a hand in most complicated real estate development or renovation projects. Setting aside construction-related issues, zoning is one area in which local governments around Florida can make or break a real...
Most construction contracts include an indemnification clause. This is a provision stating that one party to the contract agrees to pay for the losses incurred by another party. The party agreeing to pay is called the indemnitor and the party paying is called the...
Florida residents experiencing issues with their landlord is not uncommon. In fact, landlord-tenant disputes are not rare in the sunshine state. However, if you find yourself in a feud with your landlord, it is important to understand how best to navigate the...
Within the boom of your business ventures, you consider buying up more commercial properties to promote growth. If you are thinking about expanding in Florida, it is important to know how some laws like the homestead law can create unexpected twists in real estate...
