Only a few short years ago, buying a property located out of state without first viewing the home in person was considered too risky to contemplate. Now, however, in one of the tightest sellers’ markets in recent history, homebuyers are getting creative in their...

The title for your home or investment real estate property is official proof that you are the owner. Vital records managed by county recorders' offices around Florida help protect property owners and financial institutions against fraud.   Accurate, centralized title...

You are jubilant because you and your partner have just found the home of your dreams in Florida. After fruitlessly searching for a place that both of you and your growing family can happily settle into for years to come, you think you have discovered it at last. This...

Land contract sales, which are called “agreements for deeds” in Florida, are seller-financed real estate deals. While not uncommon, there are some pitfalls that can come with this kind of financing. Why do people use seller-assisted financing for their home purchases?...

In a strong real estate market, sellers might receive multiple offers on the same property. The amount a buyer offers and the terms of their offer dictate which one the seller chooses. Sellers will typically prioritize those who can show proof of financing, those who...

You probably know that the best time to sell a home is when the inventory in your area is low and the demand is high. For many who live in Florida, this is a common description of the market.  Most homeowners know that working with a reputable real estate agent is...

When you purchase a property, you must do your due diligence. One thing that you should ensure you check for is the presence of an easement. In the simplest of terms, an easement means that there is someone else who is going to have access to your property for some...

The final step toward owning a home is the closing process. During this time, you will sign all the documents to finalize the deal, and you’ll make the payments necessary for the process to finish. From the time that your offer on the house is accepted until you have...

Ever since you were a kid, you can remember spending the summers at the family’s vacation cottage. It is just an hour or so from your main home in the city, but it has a secluded atmosphere and direct water access. It’s a relaxing place to go to. You and your brothers...

You and your sibling inherited the family home together -- but you’re not sure exactly what you should (or can) do with it now. You aren’t even sure if you and your sibling can agree on what to do with the home since you tend to have very different goals for the...