JACQUELINE A. SALCINES, P.A. TEL. 305.669.5280 J.SALCINES@SALCINESLAW.COM
Call us today for all your real estate, title and closing needs.
Attorney Jacqueline A. Salcines, founding partner and chief operating officer, has been practicing law since 1999, has her Juris Doctorate degree in Law from the University of Miami School of Law, her Accounting Degree from the University of Miami School of Business Administration, and is also a licensed real estate broker. With broad experience with both transactional and general civil litigation, her extensive knowledge in real estate and business has allowed us to assist clients for over 18 years in Miami Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties.
Early reports are optimistic about the state of South Florida real estate after Hurricane Irma. Though the bulk of the damage was trees and downed power lines, new construction, condominiums, and luxury homes, did not see much in the way of property loss or destruction. While it is sad to see Miami with all its downed trees, and beautiful foliage and landscaping down, all of us know now what really matters and that Florida, particularly Miami always rebuilds.
Many buyers and sellers who were under contract before the storm held their breath to see what would happen. And luckily, not much did.
Those sellers that did have property damage need to consult with an attorney to see whether they are responsible for correcting the issues, making an insurance claim or necessary repairs, or advising the buyer to take the property “As Is”.
Hurricane Irma also affected insurance binders, and did not permit those that were ready to close the opportunity to close, since insurance could not be bound before or after the storm. Hopefully things will get back to normal soon, after Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria, and Miami will once again partake in the flourishing real estate market that it has always been.
If you are a buyer, or seller, and require the services of a real estate lawyer, contact us. With over 17 years experience, we are well versed in Real estate contracts, As Is residential contracts for Sale and Purchase, Force Majeure and how Acts of God affect real estate contracts, as well as inspections and interpreting reports, as well as negotiating concessions between buyer and seller.
Whether you are about to sign a contract and need legal representation or your contract reviewed, we are here to help.
We offer a free legal consultation regarding your real estate contract, purchase or sale.
With over 17 years experience practicing real estate law, and holding dual licenses of both lawyer, realtor and accountant, allow attorney Jacqueline A. Salcines to guide you.
We are a full service title company and handle closings from beginning to end.
Practice Areas
Real Estate Closings
Title Insurance
Contract Law
Real Estate Litigation
Short Sales
Debt Settlements
Negotiations
Contact the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA today at (305) 669-5280 to schedule your legal consultation.
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines offers cost effective services designed to meet your individual needs and requirements. For strong legal representation, call us at (305) 669-5280 today! Attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been handling all types of real estate problems for 17 years. If you have an issue with a contract, title insurance, tax deeds, quiet title or any real estate issue, contact our probate and real estate attorney!
Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com
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While cash buyers are much the norm nowadays, there is always a hesitant buyer that questions whether purchasing a property ALL CASH is the best way to go. Or, if financing, even if you have the cash, is the better alternatives.
There are many pros and cons to each scenario. Purchasing cash allows a real estate buyer to avoid interest payments, closing fees, taxes on the purchase including intangible and documentary stamp taxes as well as avoids the necessity for bank imposed insurance requirements. However, tying up all your cash in real estate may not be the best investment for some.
Those real estate buyers that are able to give a significant down payment, 20 percent or more, and finance their deals, are able to put their money into additional real estate investments, or save for emergencies. Moreover, a mortgage on a property often protects against judgment creditors and provides other protections.
If you have questions or concerns regarding purchasing cash or financing, it is always best to consult with an attorney to represent you. With over 17 years experience, we are well versed in Real estate contracts, As Is residential contracts for Sale and Purchase, Force Majeure and how Acts of God affect real estate contracts, as well as inspections and interpreting reports, as well as negotiating concessions between buyer and seller.
Whether you are about to sign a contract and need legal representation or your contract reviewed, we are here to help.
We offer a free legal consultation regarding your real estate contract, purchase or sale.
With over 17 years experience practicing real estate law, and holding dual licenses of both lawyer, realtor and accountant, allow attorney Jacqueline A. Salcines to guide you.
We are a full service title company and handle closings from beginning to end.
Practice Areas
Real Estate Closings
Title Insurance
Lien Searches
Inspection report review and negotiations
Contract Law and review of Real Estate Contracts
Escrow law
Real Estate Litigation
Contact the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA today at (305) 669-5280 to schedule your legal consultation.
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines offers cost effective services designed to meet your individual needs and requirements. For strong legal representation, call us at (305) 669-5280 today! Attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been handling all types of real estate transactions for over 17 years.
Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com
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What happens to escrows, or monies held by the mortgage company for insurance and taxes after a closing when the property is sold? Mortgage escrows are funds paid by the borrower when making their monthly mortgage payment, for the payment of insurance and taxes on the yearly anniversary dates. These monies belong to the homeowner or borrower and are held in reserve until the bank pays them.
Once a real estate closing takes place and the mortgage is paid off, what happens to those monies? The bank is not paying taxes or insurance and therefore, the monies will not be paid to any third party company.
The monies advanced for escrows are then required to be returned by the lender, within a date certain. Borrowers are urged to advise their mortgage companies of their correct addresses so that the checks reach them once issued and mailed. The bank will not wire the funds or send the checks certified mail. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the homeowner to make sure the bank has their correct address.
Acting as title agents and representing our sellers in transaction, we go beyond regular routine closing services and after closing, our team at the Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines, PA makes sure that they monies are received by the seller borrower. “Until that check is received, we do not close out our file.”
At the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, P.A. we have been assisting buyers and sellers, with their real estate needs since 1999. We are a full service title company and extremely knowledgeable in FIRPTA rules and regulations.
Whether you are buying, selling or refinancing, we will handle all of the details and represent you from contract to closing.
Practice Areas
Real Estate Closings
Title Insurance
Contract Law
Real Estate Litigation
Short Sales
Debt Settlements
Negotiations
Contact the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA today at (305) 669-5280 to schedule your legal consultation.
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines offers cost effective services designed to meet your individual needs and requirements. For strong legal representation, call us at (305) 669-5280 today! Attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been handling all types of real estate problems for 17 years. If you have an issue with a contract, title insurance, tax deeds, quiet title or any real estate issue, contact our probate and real estate attorney!
Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com
An As Is Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase is a binding contract to sell or buy real property in Florida. While different from other types of sale contracts, the AS IS residential contract protects the seller in many aspects. The As Is refers to the fact that the buyer is taking the property as it is, that is, with any defects or problems it has at the time of entering into the As Is contract. The seller is not required to make any repairs, or to make any credits to the buyer for any items of disrepair, open permits, or matters that appear on the property. The buyer is not completely unprotected however.
A well drafted As Is contract allows the buyer to inspect the property and then cancel if the seller is not agreeable to fixing something. So the buyer can still opt out if he does not like what he sees or is getting, without losing his escrow deposit.
As Is contract carry a myriad of legal terms and deadlines that may be confusing or hard to understand for a layperson. And that is where we get involved.
At the Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines, PA, attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been a practicing real estate law for over 18 years. As a title agent, real estate lawyer, and realtor, as well as an accountant, attorney Jacqueline Salcines is well versed in all aspects of the As Is Residential Contract. Allow us to protect your interests, whether you are a buyer or a seller , we are here to help every step of the way, from contract to closing. The first consultation is always free of charge.
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If you are financing and not aware of your closing costs, you may lose your deposit if your lender is not able to offer you the loan or financing. Or, if the property is in need of repairs, and you don’t have the correct inspection contingency, you may be on the hook.
Are you buying real estate in Florida? OR are you selling real estate in Florida? Are you about to enter into a real estate contract and require guidance before signing an As Is Residential Contract? Whether you are on the buyer side or the seller side, entering into a real estate contract is a contractual obligation that if done wrong, or unknowingly, could prove very costly.
Whether you are about to sign a contract and need legal representation or your contract reviewed, we are here to help.
We offer a free legal consultation regarding your real estate contract, purchase or sale.
With over 17 years experience practicing real estate law, and holding dual licenses of both lawyer, realtor and accountant, allow attorney Jacqueline A. Salcines to guide you.
We are a full service title company and handle closings from beginning to end.
Practice Areas
Real Estate Closings
Title Insurance
Contract Law
Real Estate Litigation
Short Sales
Debt Settlements
Negotiations
When you have legal concerns related to real estate or probate, the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines is here to help. Our real estate attorney has been serving the community for 17 years. We work hard to ensure personalized legal representation by carefully attending to each individual matter.
Contact the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA today at (305) 669-5280 to schedule your legal consultation.
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines offers cost effective services designed to meet your individual needs and requirements. For strong legal representation, call us at (305) 669-5280 today! Attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been handling all types of real estate problems for 17 years. If you have an issue with a contract, title insurance, tax deeds, quiet title or any real estate issue, contact our probate and real estate attorney!
Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com
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Are you purchasing real estate in Florida? Are you about to enter into a real estate contract and require guidance before purchasing? Or perhaps you are a foreigner from Venezuela, China, Colombia, purchasing real estate and unaware of the real estate laws in the State of Florida or real estate closing procedures.
Whether you are about to sign a contract and need legal representation or your contract reviewed, we are here to help.
We offer a free legal consultation regarding your real estate contract, purchase or sale.
With over 17 years experience practicing real estate law, and holding dual licenses of both lawyer, realtor and accountant, allow attorney Jacqueline A. Salcines to guide you.
We are a full service title company and handle closings from beginning to end.
Practice Areas
Real Estate Closings
Title Insurance
Contract Law
Real Estate Litigation
Short Sales
Debt Settlements
Negotiations
When you have legal concerns related to real estate or probate, the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines is here to help. Our real estate attorney has been serving the community for 17 years. We work hard to ensure personalized legal representation by carefully attending to each individual matter.
Contact the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA today at (305) 669-5280 to schedule your legal consultation.
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines offers cost effective services designed to meet your individual needs and requirements. For strong legal representation, call us at (305) 669-5280 today! Attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been handling all types of real estate problems for 17 years. If you have an issue with a contract, title insurance, tax deeds, quiet title or any real estate issue, contact our probate and real estate attorney!
Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com
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 does honor the credit, you are actually paying more in the long run, on processing fees, settlement fees, and even paying their attorney. Resulting in no actual savings but rather an overpayment.
Many buyers of developments do not know that they have the right to elect their own attorney and even have an attorney represent them at closing. Our role as your real estate attorney when purchasing from a developer is not only to overlook the entire transaction, including all the contractual terms, but also to make sure the proper charges and credits are given at closing. We check the title to make sure that it is free and clear and are present during the closing to make sure the closing documents you are required to sign are proper.
When purchasing from a developer, do not go it alone. Always use the services of a competent real estate attorney, and allow the Real Estate Law Firm of Jacqueline A. Salcines to guide you.
We are a full service title company and handle closings from beginning to end.
Practice Areas
Real Estate Closings
Title Insurance
Escrow Agent
Contract Law
Real Estate Litigation
Short Sales
Debt Settlements
Negotiations
Contact the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA today at (305) 669-5280 to schedule your legal consultation.
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines offers cost effective services designed to meet your individual needs and requirements. For strong legal representation, call us at (305) 669-5280 today! Attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been handling all types of real estate problems for 17 years. If you have an issue with a contract, title insurance, tax deeds, quiet title or any real estate issue, contact our probate and real estate attorney!
Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com
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Are you purchasing real estate in Florida? Selling real estate in Florida? Are you about to enter into a real estate contract and relying on your realtor to hold your escrow deposit? Cases of escrow deposit comingling or fraud are on the rise. Escrow agents in Florida hold a fiduciary duty to the buyer or seller to hold escrow deposits on real estate contracts in a special account, not comingled with personal funds, until the conclusion of the real estate transaction. In my firm, when I represent sellers, I always have the escrow deposit held in my firm’s trust account, to guarantee that the escrow deposits are in fact made, are held during the pendency of the real estate closing, and disbursed correctly at the time of closing.
As a buyer, you want to make sure your escrow deposit is safe and not in the hands of someone that could use the funds and commit theft or fraud.
Whether you are about to sign a contract and need an Escrow Agent or require the services of a competent, real estate attorney, allow the Real Estate Law Firm of Jacqueline A. Salcines to guide you.
We are a full service title company and handle closings from beginning to end, including the safekeeping of your escrow deposit.
Practice Areas
Real Estate Closings
Title Insurance
Escrow Agent
Contract Law
Real Estate Litigation
Short Sales
Debt Settlements
Negotiations
Contact the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA today at (305) 669-5280 to schedule your legal consultation.
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines offers cost effective services designed to meet your individual needs and requirements. For strong legal representation, call us at (305) 669-5280 today! Attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been handling all types of real estate problems for 17 years. If you have an issue with a contract, title insurance, tax deeds, quiet title or any real estate issue, contact our probate and real estate attorney!
Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com
Mold is a recurring issue in South Florida, specially during the summer months.
New Florida Bar forms in residential landlord tenant leases now include mold waivers, which require the tenant to inspect the property and consent to its condition prior to moving in and allows the Landlord to be off the hook if mold arises during the landlord tenant relationship. While not all mold is dangerous to our health, mold can cause severe property damage with spores attaching to clothes and furniture. One recent mold case handled by our firm resulted in severe asthma and emphysema symptoms to the tenants minor child, resulting in thousand in medical bills, hotel bills and long term care.
Florida landlord tenant law is governed by Florida Statutes Chapter 83. Chapter 83 makes the landlord responsible for providing habitable conditions in a property rented. This means air, water and conditions that do not cause health concerns. However, if you are one of the many tenants that signed these mold riders to the residential lease agreement, you may have permitted the landlord to escape liability since the landlord can say it was the tenants failure to maintain the air conditioner or the water conditions in the property.
Mold issues that arise during a landlord tenant residency must be communicated in writing to the landlord and allow the landlord 7 days to remediate the problem. This could mean calling a mold remediation company to assess the existence of mold, type of mold and remove it. Since mold spreads quickly when the conditions (humidity, lack of air flow, dark damp growing conditions), it is crucial to address it immediately when it is first visible.
If you suspect you have mold in your real estate property, call attorney Jacqueline Salcines right away. Often if handled from the beginning, there are no delays and the issue can be resolved immediately. We can review your lease at no cost to you and advise what is the best course of action.
At the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA we have been representing landlords and tenants for over 17 years. We are knowledgeable in all aspects of landlord tenant law and ready to assist you with your needs. Call today at (305) 669-5280 to schedule your legal consultation.
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines offers cost effective services designed to meet your individual needs and requirements. For strong legal representation, call us at (305) 669-5280 today! Attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been handling all types of real estate matters for over 17 years. If you have an issue with a residential lease, commercial lease, landlord tenant law, real estate contract, title insurance, tax deeds, quiet title or any real estate issue, contact our probate and real estate attorney!
Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com
