When buyers make an offer on a new home or another piece of real estate property, they typically use several contingency clauses. A contingency is just a requirement that has to be met before the contract becomes binding. For example, a buyer who doesn’t yet have...
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3 tips for choosing the right property to develop
Developing a property typically means converting unused, vacant land for a residential or commercial purpose. In many cases, property development relates to commercial endeavors. Someone may want to build a multi-home community and sell the new homes to individual...
Subcontractors can seek a lien instead of suing a business
Subcontractors work for construction firms or other contractors during construction projects. Many companies find that it is more cost-effective to hire subcontractors on a project-by-project basis than it is to hire them permanently. Subcontractors often enjoy such...
3 strategies when you and your HOA clash
A Homeowners Association (HOA) is a governing body that establishes and enforces community rules, helping to ensure that residents comply with them. These rules are typically outlined in the HOA’s covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs). It’s important to...
Florida’s beach battle
Florida is a popular vacation destination for many looking to get away from it all, particularly those who live in colder climates. Whether they are spending a week or the rest of their lives, the Sunshine State is a popular destination. For outdoor enthusiasts,...
Has your neighbor tried to claim part of their land?
A property line dispute with your neighbor has the potential to irreparably damage your relationship. Outside of that, it’s costly, tedious and can be incredibly time-consuming to deal with. With that being said, you shouldn’t have to put up with part of your land...
Are titles and deeds the same thing?
When dealing with real estate transfers, it’s important to note the distinction between a title and a deed. They are certainly related quite closely, but that doesn’t mean that they are interchangeable terms. The fact that people sometimes use them this way can lead...
What first-time entrepreneurs should know about developing property
Perhaps you want to take a parcel of unimproved land on the edge of town and turn it into an industrial facility where you will produce a new product that you designed. On the other hand, maybe your entrepreneurial dreams involve creating a real estate development...
You can protect yourself from real estate scammers
Some parts of Florida have a thriving real estate market at any given time. Our state attracts home buyers from across the country and abroad. These two factors alone lead to numerous real estate scams that can cost buyers and sellers and even agents and brokers...
Understanding how zoning laws affect business prospects
There are many reasons why a business looking for a space might consider a property with different zoning than the organization would require to operate there. Perhaps a property has come on the market at an incredible price, or perhaps your business is ready to...