Should I Hire a Real Estate Lawyer or a Real Estate Agent?
Whether you’re buying or selling real estate, you want your transactions to go smoothly at a fair price. In a commercial or residential real estate
The Essentials of Escrow for Home Buyers
When a home buyer makes an earnest money deposit, it shows their intent to purchase. They do it to establish trust or “good faith” that
Common Pitfalls of Commercial Real Estate Deals
Commercial real estate investors want to turn a profit. If you have long-term goals, but lack a plan for the property you want to buy
What Exactly is Commercial Real Estate?
Commercial Real Estate (CRE) is property that produces an income, whether it’s rented or sold for a profit. It covers everything from apartments in your
Negotiating in Earnest
Buying or selling real estate in Florida often entails the inclusion of an “earnest” deposit, an agreed-upon amount usually placed in escrow by the buyer
Commercial Leases: Common Area Maintenance
One of the components of net rent is the Common Area Maintenance (CAM) fee that a landlord will include in the commercial lease. CAM is
Leasing a Commercial Space in Florida
If you are considering opening a business in Florida and want to rent, instead of purchase, property for your business, there are a number of
Taxing Commercial Rental Properties in the Sunshine State
Commercial landlords and tenants should be aware of certain tax ramifications of doing business in Florida. Florida stands apart from other states in that it
Real Estate Agents and the Law – Breach of Fiduciary Duty
As a real estate agent in the State of Florida, you have a fiduciary duty to your clients. As such, you must act in your
Real Estate Agents and Lawyers: Working Together to Accomplish a Common Goal
It’s no secret that in Florida, many real estate agents are taught that there is no need to involve a real estate lawyer. Sometimes real