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The Tampa area is particularly beautiful this time of year, with spring and summer bringing peak tourism to our white sand beaches and family-friendly theme parks. Unfortunately, an influx of vacationers adds to traffic on already heavily traveled roads, and that increase can lead to a car or motorcycle accident for residents and tourists alike, sometimes to tragic effect. If…
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…
Auto accidents happen for a variety of reasons, including road conditions, drivers who are drunk or distracted, and bad weather. But aggressive driving in good conditions by a sober, focused driver can be equally dangerous. You know the type — those following too closely, weaving in and out of traffic, slamming on the brakes. Two studies by GasBuddy — one…
If your Tampa commute seems endless, you may wonder if it’s actually getting worse or if you’re just tired of the same drive to work day in and day out. But if you have been making the same commute for the last few years, it may well be several minutes longer than when you started. Two studies show that commutes…
Spring is the time of warmer weather, beach vacations and, yes, taxes. Your 2018 tax filing is the first to be affected by the changes resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. While the act lowers payroll taxes, it also lowers or eliminates certain deductions and credits, which may negatively affect your tax refund in a…
Regardless of your age, profession or financial status, it can seem like the odds are stacked against you in a legal matter. These issues don’t occur in a vacuum and usually arise when you’re facing a significant challenge, such as an injury or real estate transaction. That’s why finding a lawyer who’ll fight for you is vital if you’re going…
Without knowing it, a mistaken foreclosure report submitted to Hillsborough County or another county clerk can cause significant damage to your credit rating. A misclassified short sale or even a clerical error might prevent you from obtaining the home or car loan that you deserve. To reverse the damage caused by foreclosure mistakes in Hillsborough County and other locations, you’ll…
During real estate transactions, title issues are often mentioned briefly. With so many other concerns for buyers and sellers, ensuring clear ownership might be an afterthought, but failure to secure advice and insurance for these matters could threaten your transaction and the value of the parcel in question. With many out-of-state buyers and rapid growth over the past half-century, Florida…
Gathering evidence might not be the first thing on your mind if you’ve been in an auto accident, but if no one requires urgent medical care, it pays to start collecting information immediately. Obtaining the telephone number of a witness or taking a picture at the scene might be the difference between a favorable result and an outcome that worsens…
As a vacation destination for people from around the world, Florida is filled with visitors who are traveling between destinations and enjoying what we have to offer. Unfortunately, auto accidents and other injuries are a natural consequence of this activity. When you’ve been injured while visiting Florida for a vacation or work, you need an attorney who can be trusted…