The general framework of a real estate transaction is quite similar from state to state. There are local twists and different names for documents in some cases, but a real
What is a real estate easement?
No piece of real estate exists in a vacuum, separate from all over property. When multiple tracts of land sit near each other, sometimes one owner will want to use
Homeowners file zoning dispute claims against nightly rentals
Some residential communities in resort areas are in an ongoing battle with local officials over what they see as illegal nightly rentals of vacant homes. It’s a problem that arises
What happens to a loan title policy after foreclosure?
Most institutional lenders obtain a loan title policy (paid for by the borrower) when lending money secured by real property. The loan title policy amount is typically the amount of
Is your Homeowners’ Association Considering Levying a Fine against an Owner?
Levying fines against an owner for a violation of the HOA’s governing documents can be the most difficult and controversial decision that a sitting Board of Directors (“Board”) will have
The LLC Operating Agreement – Write it, with the Right Terms in it- Part II
Management Management is always a key issue; if there is only one member or it’s a husband and wife team, then having the members manage is not a problem. But
The LLC Operating Agreement – Write it, with the Right Terms in it- Part I
So you have met with your accountant and your attorney; you want a written operating agreement for your new limited liability company. This is good. Now, what will it
10 Common Title Issues That Can Scuttle a Florida Real Estate Closing
When you buy a piece of real property along the Emerald Coast, you’re not just buying it from the seller who signed the purchase agreement. Long before that seller took
Is Crowdfunding a Sensible Option for Florida Real Estate Investors?
As a mechanism for investing and raising capital, crowdfunding is no longer a novel and exotic idea but one which has attracted billions of dollars for start-ups and other businesses
When your neighbor ignores HOA rules
In the movie “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” the main character covers his house in holiday lights. He strings up so many lights that the effort makes his electrical output meter