Short-term rentals for houses, condos or apartments are becoming popular alternatives to hotels and motels. Regulations for short-term rentals have increased due to concerns about the quality of housing, the credibility of the owners and the safety of the tenants....

Attorneys may help make Florida real estate deals go much more smoothly and give both buyers and sellers valuable protection in the contract. You might want to avoid the extra expense of legal counsel in a real estate transaction, but you could be less protected than...

With so many details to consider when buying a home, many people may wonder whether title insurance is actually necessary during the home buying process. What is title insurance and how does it protect your investment in your new home? What is title insurance? Title...

When someone bequeaths valuable property, the recipient may feel appreciation along with an understanding of reality. Inheriting a Florida home, for example, comes with expenses and responsibilities. The same might be valid with other inherited items. For many heirs...

If you're involved or soon to be part of a Florida real estate transaction, you may be wondering whether there are any benefits to retaining the professional services of a real estate attorney over merely relying on the assistance of a title company. In fact, there...

When Florida residents are buying a home, they want to make sure that the process is done properly and legally. Some people handle real estate closings on their own, taking care of all the documents necessary to get the deal done. While this is not impossible to do,...

You may have found the perfect spot for your next property development project. Perhaps, an aging strip mall is now for sale and you see it as the ideal place for a new senior living condo building with stores on the first level. Or you find undeveloped piece of land...

Investing in commercial real estate in Florida can be a great way to further your career and boost your income. However, not all real estate is destined to be profitable. The wrong investment could set you back thousands of dollars and force you to sell everything and...

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...