Each year we survey our network of attorneys on helpful tips for the home buying and selling process that we can pass along to consumers....

It helps to have context for words and terms used as part of the closing process. Here are the definitions of some frequently used words...

It’s easy to get confused when the terms closing (or settlement) agent, title agent, and escrow agent are thrown around when buying or...

Recently there has been a large increase in the creation of dry dock boat condominiums (sometimes referred to as a rackominium), as more...

Boundary surveys for town homes and single family residences serve a critical function in the examination of title for a particular...

The definition of a digital real estate closing varies depending on who you ask. In its purest form, a digital real estate closing would...

Any time there is a condominium or homeowner’s association applicable to a particular property being bought and sold, the title and...

When it comes to home inspections, not all companies are created equal, but there are minimum requirements that should be included in any...

There’s really no comparison between a non-attorney led real estate closing and a closing led and overseen by an attorney. Unfortunately,...

In its simplest description, an easement is the right to use another person’s real estate for a specific purpose. By way of example, an...

When taking or conveying title or ownership to real estate in Florida, it’s important to understand the best type of deed to be utilized....

Title insurance covers potential damages from issues with the title and ownership of real estate. All lenders require title insurance to...

For a question that should be very simple, the answer can be counter-intuitive in some situations within the State of Florida. It would...

In addition to the incredible weather and favorable tax environment we enjoy here in Florida, buyers of a Florida residence should be...

Most buyers of waterfront property assume they have an absolute right to access and use the waterbody as they see fit, but like most...

When it comes to having a custom home built, the opportunity to customize every aspect and element of a home can be both a rewarding and...

For most consumers, purchasing a new home from a production builder (as opposed to a custom builder) seems great since the consumer will...

It’s no secret that you get what you pay for in life. This does not mean you have to overpay for a service or product, but finding the...