On behalf of Block & Scarpa | Jul 15, 2020 | Real Estate
Closing on a home can be thrilling. You are so close to owning a new place and being able to make it your own. However, the closing process can be more complicated than you may anticipate. While it seems like it’s a simple process, the last step before owning your...
On behalf of Block & Scarpa | Jun 3, 2020 | Real Estate
House deals happen all the time — and most of them go smoothly enough. But what happens when the deal starts to sour and you’re having second thoughts? If you’re the potential buyer, backing out of your offer is usually fairly simple. Most of the time, buyers...
On behalf of Block & Scarpa | Mar 18, 2020 | Real Estate
When it comes to violations of condominium rules, people often start off small. They might put tomato plants out on the front porch despite clearly stated rules against vegetable gardening. From there, issues could continue to expand and get worse, including...
On behalf of Block & Scarpa | Jan 31, 2020 | Real Estate
Zoning issues can be the bane of just about any new development project. They can also become a problem when an existing project tries to expand past its original plan. But what if the zoning decision made by the local authorities seems like it’s merely arbitrary and...
On behalf of Block & Scarpa | Jan 29, 2020 | Real Estate
You love your home, but something you aren’t in love with is how much your property tax costs. Your property tax is based on the assessed value of your home. That assessment determines how much tax you’ll need to pay. Can you lower your taxes? Yes, if you get your...
On behalf of Block & Scarpa | Dec 16, 2019 | Real Estate
Evictions are an area of law that can be quite difficult to really understand. Both individuals renting a residential or commercial property and landlords leasing properties for others to rent can misunderstand their rights under Florida law. An eviction usually...
On behalf of Block & Scarpa | Nov 14, 2019 | Real Estate
Florida law does not require you to hire an attorney to handle commercial or residential real estate transactions. However, having an experienced attorney in your corner provides many benefits for buyers, sellers and developers. Many real estate deals are handled...
