For generations, Florida has served as the cultural center for retiring Americans. Many Baby Boomers view Florida retirement as the culmination of the American dream. Developers have spent millions building up condos and housing communities along Florida’s gorgeous...

If there has been one positive development in the difficult economic climate of 2020, it is in real estate, and in particular, home sales. Primarily driven by low interest rates, home and condo sales nationwide are up dramatically this summer, with interest rates for...

When you’re working on your estate plan in Florida, something you’ll want to understand well is the state’s homestead laws. These exemptions can be a little bit complicated, but properties that qualify as homesteads may receive many protections.  Your home may fall...

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...

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 want...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...