If you are in the market to buy or sell real estate, looking for a title agent to examine and issue a title commitment, looking for someone to review any liens on the property prior to bidding on an REO, Fannie Mae, HomePath or Freddie Mac property, or need to create a business to purchase… Read more »
THE FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN REAL PROPERTY ACT (FIRPTA) 15% WITHHOLDING SINCE FEBRUARY 16, 2016 FIRPTA, which stands for the Foreign Investment in Real Property Act was enacted in 1980 to ensure that foreigners, who are not required to pay income taxes or file income tax returns in the United States, paid their income taxes upon… Read more »
SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ESTATE LAWYERS Are you purchasing from a development or Developer in South Florida? Many developer real estate contracts provide for a developer “credit” at closing or incentives when you close with their title company and “preferred” lender. However, what many innocent buyers of real estate do not know is that while the developer… Read more »
LET US ALL BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF……… Ocwen Financial Corp., the nations largest non-bank has lost its servicing rights in two bond deals, announced Thursday. As well all know, dealing with Ocwen in both loan modifications and short sales is nothing short of exhausting. With time frames that don’t coincide with American business practices,… Read more »
SOUTH FLORIDA DEBT SETTLEMENT LAWYERS DEBT SETTLEMENT ATTORNEYS You do not have to file for bankruptcy in order to get out of debt. If you were recently sued for credit card debt and the bank or credit card company obtained a judgment against you, the next step may be to garnish your wages. Once a… Read more »
SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ESTATE LAWYER Florida Real Estate Law Firm Provides Guidance During Closing Many participants in Florida residential real estate transactions fail to understand the closing process, but an experienced real estate attorney will help the process run efficiently, smoothly, and successfully. Closing a Florida Residential Real Estate Transaction After a purchase and sales… Read more »
In Detail… By retaining an experienced real estate attorney title agent, you can close with confidence since we are here to ensure that title is clear of any defects. Our core title services include running a title search, examining title for any defects that may pass to the buyer after closing, and curing any title… Read more »
FHA, VA and USDA all offer programs for homeowners that are upside down on their mortgages, struggling to make ends meet. These programs offer reduce mortgage payments, up to 31 percent of the monthly gross income, making payments affordable. Programs can also decrease the interest rate, stretch out the amortization of existing loans and often… Read more »
Buyer Beware – Changes to the “As Is” Purchase Contract Real Estate in Florida is HOT! Home prices continue to skyrocket while sellers enjoy the benefits of having buyers engage in bidding wars, often receiving multiple offers above asking price. The influx of out of state buyers flocking to Florida, from New York, California, and… Read more »
