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What Florida Buyers Should Know About Real Estate Contracts Before Signing
Real estate contracts in Florida contain terms that can heavily affect your rights as a buyer. From contingencies and closing timelines to financing clauses and title conditions, each section carries legal weight. Reviewing the fine print with a real estate attorney...
When and Why Florida Real Estate Contract Addendums Matter
Addendums in Florida real estate contracts can carry major legal consequences if not properly understood. These documents modify existing agreements, often adding terms related to inspections, financing, or repairs. Buyers and sellers should treat them with the same...
Florida’s Title Search Process and Why It Matters
A title search is one of the most important steps in any Florida real estate transaction. It uncovers legal issues that could delay closing or challenge ownership later. Without it, buyers risk taking on hidden debts, ownership disputes, or other title defects. This...
How Title Insurance Protects You from Florida’s Property Fraud Cases
Florida leads the nation in property fraud cases, with forged deeds and title theft on the rise. Buyers often don’t realize the risk until it's too late. Title insurance provides essential protection against these threats by covering legal costs and ownership...
Does the Buyer or Seller Pay for Title Insurance in Florida
In Florida, who pays for title insurance isn’t set by law, it’s often shaped by local customs and your contract. In some counties, buyers cover the cost, while in others, sellers typically do. The party responsible can change based on negotiation or the specifics of...
Is Title Insurance Required in Florida Real Estate Transactions?
Florida does not require title insurance by law, but that doesn’t mean it’s optional in practice. Most lenders demand a policy before issuing a mortgage. Buyers who waive title insurance risk costly legal disputes or undiscovered title defects. This guide breaks down...
What Does Title Insurance Cover in Florida? Common Risks You Might Miss
Title insurance helps protect your rights as a Florida property owner against past legal issues that may not surface during a standard title search. Many buyers assume everything is clear once the contract is signed, but that’s not always the case. Hidden risks can...
100% Bonus Depreciation is Back: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
The recently passed Big Beautiful Bill has made a major change that real estate investors will love - 100% bonus depreciation is back. This means that eligible investors can now write off the entire cost of certain improvements or components of real estate in the...
Big Change Coming July 1st: Florida Landlords and Tenants Can Now Use Email for Legal Notices
Florida’s landlord-tenant laws are getting a modern makeover. Starting July 1, 2025, a new law—Section 83.505 of the Florida Statutes—will allow landlords and tenants to officially send and receive legally required notices via email, provided they both agree in writing.
South Florida Condo Owners Struggle as Secret List Mortgage ‘Blacklist’ Grows, Making Sales and Loans Harder
A growing, secretive database of ineligible condominium buildings is causing significant challenges for owners in South Florida. This list, managed by the federally chartered Fannie Mae, has expanded rapidly, making it more difficult for owners to sell their units or secure loans for critical repairs. This problem has worsened as condo associations face mounting pressure to comply with new state safety regulations.
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