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You might have heard these terms used interchangeably, but it's important to understand that they are two different things. It may be helpful for you to find out what makes them distinct from each another if you ever plan to buy or sell property in Florida. The deed...
Buying a new home in Florida can be an exciting experience. But purchasing your next home can be a process with certain snags. By learning about a few closing-related hurdles, you can make sure you're not the victim of them. An inspection yields problems An essential...
Buying or refinancing a house is a highly complex transaction, and a proper closing ensures every detail will be finalized - leaving nothing to chance. Whether you're purchasing or refinancing in Florida, it's always important to understand what goes on when you close...
The Tampa real estate market continued to grow in 2018. Analysts forecast the rate of price increases to slow in 2019, making Tampa a bit more of a buyer’s market than it was in 2018. That said, housing inventory in Tampa is still low, so buyers will still have to pound the pavement to find their dream home. One factor…
Residential and commercial developers are making huge investments in downtown Tampa, helping our area live up to its tremendous potential. With more than 60 active projects, competition for real estate, construction firms and associated services is heating up. In this active market, a mistake or missed opportunity can be costly, so it’s essential to retain an experienced local attorney from…
The Tampa Bay area has experienced a surge in commercial real estate due largely to the efforts of property brokers working together to promote the region. While development in Tampa Bay can be a profitable, prestigious, and noteworthy enterprise, it’s also not without risks, especially for newcomers unfamiliar with the area’s local statutes and social norms. They may find that…
An often overlooked consequence of hurricanes in Florida is their effect upon residential and commercial real estate sales. As soon as a hurricane’s approach is announced, real estate closings are usually delayed until after the storm has passed and weather conditions have improved. That delay may lead prospective buyers to change their minds and decide to “wiggle out” of the…
Many properties throughout Florida’s metro areas are still in recovery from price drops that followed the recent housing bust. Steep price declines are being reported for properties in several areas including Orlando, Fort Myers, Sarasota, and Naples. While some experts are predicting a further drop in the market prices, some optimistic real estate investors are anticipating an economic reversal and…
Selling a home in Florida can be a lengthy and sometimes complicated process. Numerous detailed steps and a variety of documents are necessary to ensure a successful sale. Sellers are generally required to prepare their properties for a buyer, which may include unexpected last-minute repairs before placing the house on the market. Before a seller can transfer a property’s title…
Troubling and disruptive boundary disputes can be avoided or resolved by having a thorough land survey conducted before purchasing a property in Florida. A professional land surveyor can use GPS tracking to accurately identify a property’s boundary lines and determine any issues that buyers should be aware of. It’s also important to get a survey for vacant land a buyer…