Signing a real estate contract may give you a sense of security about the transaction ahead of you. If you have looked long and hard for the perfect property and are eager to get to closing day, you may be relieved to have signatures on a contract in which you and the...
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Consequential damages can mean serious liability
Construction projects are complicated, whether it is an addition to a home or building a multi-use high-rise building. In a perfect world, owners, contractors, suppliers, architects and others involved in the project work in harmony to perfectly execute a plan...
Can you get a lien removed without paying off the debt?
When contractors, subcontractors and other building professionals don’t get the payment they’re owed by property owners, they can place a lien on that property. Such a lien is often referred to as a construction, contractor’s or mechanic’s lien. When there’s a valid...
Common reasons for residential real estate closing extensions
Many Florida residents who enter in to a contract to purchase a home would ideally like to close and move in fairly quickly. That's virtually impossible, though. How fast you can have a closing largely depends on the financing involved and any due diligence...
What gives someone a right to access my land without permission?
Imagine this: You're sitting in the kitchen of your new home when you see a stranger walk right through your backyard on their way somewhere else. You throw on your shoes and go out to confront them. To your surprise, they tell you they have always passed this way. In...
Can Florida seize your property through eminent domain?
The term “eminent domain” may strike fear in to the hearts of homeowners and real estate investors alike. Eminent domain is the legal process that allows the government to take your property and use it for another purpose. If the state has a valid claim to initiate...
What is a quiet title action?
Mistakes on a deed, paperwork errors when a property was transferred, questions about the rights of past owners, issues with inheritance conflicts and other problems can all cause the true ownership of a piece of property to be unclear. In those situations, a quiet...
Is that “white lie” on a mortgage application okay?
Mortgage lenders have tightened their purse strings ever since the big real estate bust back in 2008. They’re now inclined to be a lot pickier about who they will fund. Someone suggests that you might use a little “white lie” on your mortgage application to secure the...
Protecting your rights in a residential real estate purchase
Purchasing real estate is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make. Therefore, it is vital that you invest time into understanding the market, the nature of the property that you are purchasing and your legal rights. Doing so could help prevent you from making...
Offering seller-financing on your home? Don’t forget to include these items in your agreement
The vast majority of home sales involve bank financing -- but that's not how everyone does things. Sometimes homeowners decide to offer "owner financing" for their buyers. There are several reasons why a borrower may opt for seller-financing instead of involving a...