A real estate purchase, due to its complexity, high stakes and regulatory aspects, is unlike most any other type of transaction. Every parcel of land, with or without improvements, is unique, so transfers of ownership require careful preparation based on analysis by a skilled professional. Here are a few of the mistakes that home buyers should avoid: Overextending yourself financially — Let’s say you find that Read More
My Pre-Purchase Inspection Went Badly — What Now?
If you haven’t been there yourself, you have probably heard the horror stories. Property inspection — a critical part of any home purchase — can be fraught with surprise and disappointment. Buyers may enter a contract on a house, and let other houses go off the market, only to learn from the inspection that their dream home is in fact a money pit. Maybe there is a radon gas issue, the heating system is on its last Read More
Why Should I Hire a Lawyer for My Residential Real Estate Closing?
Florida law does not require you to have an attorney involved with your real estate closing. So why would you undergo the extra expense, especially when you are dealing with an already lengthy list of closing costs and related outlays of funds? A lot of deals are done with brokers instead of lawyers. It is typically cheaper that way, but when the deal is in danger of going awry due to unforeseen problems with Read More
