5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Lawyer to help you buy your next Florida Home! "Should I hire a Real Estate Lawyer or Real Estate Agent to buy my next home?"...... 1. Florida Real Estate Lawyers offer homebuyers invaluable knowledge. They are knowledgeable in all areas of Florida real estate law, not just the real estate sale transaction. Often times, issues come up for the buyer or seller that requires the assistance of a real estate lawyer. For example a buyer is interested

Do consumers prefer companies with a purpose in their mission statements? Does a business' story effect their brand? The answer depends on who you ask. Personally I love working with all businesses as a professional, but certain brands have a special place in my heart. As a consumer, I noticed I am loyal to brands that try to relate to me. For example, I only purchase Dove body wash. I love the various commercials and messages Dove sends to consumers. Recently Dove crea

With tax season among us, consumer fraud alerts are being issued by various regulatory agencies to warn consumers. However, most people believe they will never be a victim of identity theft. Unfortunately, identity theft can happen to anyone. A family member called me this morning to inform me that she received a letter from the IRS. The letter advised, her social security number had been used to file a fraudulent tax return. My family member, like most thought this could not

1. Immediate Advice! Real Estate in any state is highly regulated; therefore a lot of business owners can be uneasy with regards to certain acts and transactions concerning the real estate industry. Often times a property manager may find themselves asking "What do I do with this tenant that wants to break their lease?" In other circumstances, a title company may ask "Can a clear chain of title be established?" due to various issues with a deed to a property that is abou

This week a client asked "Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property in Florida?". It depends! A classic attorney answer, but it really does depend. Its best to understand what a quit claim deed is, before assessing if it is best for your situation. A quitclaim deed is a legal instrument that transfers your interest in the property, whatever that may be to another person. A quit claim deed does not provide any warranties. A quit claim deed can be used to transfer certai