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When a person is buying or selling a property in Florida, the last step in the process is the closing. If it is their first time completing this type of transaction, they may have questions about this process. The closing is where the parties meet to complete the...
In today’s economy it is tough to make ends meet financially. Many people who were scraping by during the past two years benefited from the eviction moratorium that allowed them to stay in their homes even if they were behind on their rent. Now, however, the...
By Jarryd M. Dalfino, Esquire May 22, 2016 Home ownership. Whether a secluded ranch house, a millionaire’s mansion, a downtown condo, or the emblematic suburban house with a white picket fence, home ownership is a staple feature of the American dream. In order to achieve the dream of home ownership, the average American must make the single largest financial investment…
As you probably know, Congress avoided the so-called “fiscal cliff” by passing – at the 11th hour – the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the 2012 Tax Act), signed into law by the President on January 2, 2013. The 2012 Tax Act makes several important revisions to the tax code that will affect estate planning for the foreseeable future. What…
For the vast majority of small businesses, the company’s first and only real estate transaction is entering into a lease for commercial space. Whether you are considering office, manufacturing or retail space, the following three tips will help you navigate the negotiation process so you can avoid any unpleasant surprises or costly mistakes. “Base Rent” is Not the Only Rent…
Mortgage Relief Deal Under Discussion If Florida chooses to opt in, there could be some guaranteed relief ahead for Florida homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage. Check out the article by clicking here.
This would have seemed like a strange question even 5 years ago. But I talk to people on a regular basis who are asking that question – “Should I pay my mortgage?” – even some who have the short-term ability to do it. Florida is one of the highest ranking states in “strategic defaults,” i.e., intentional defaults where the homeowner…
One of my clients is an elderly divorcee. She recently contacted me with several concerns about her estate. Her primary concern was that she wanted to keep her home out of probate when she passes away. Like most people, she doesn’t like the idea of her property being tied up in legal limbo for months before her beneficiaries (in this…
Q: At what point do I know whether an “escrow dispute” has arisen between the parties? A: Essentially, there is an escrow dispute when (1) one of the parties refuses to close and (2) both parties are unwilling to sign a written authorization to the Escrow Agent as to the disbursement of the funds being held in escrow. When it…
