Buying a commercial property to start, maintain or expand a business in Florida is a process that resembles buying a private home or other residence in many ways. There are several important differences, however, of which any buyer should be aware before closing on the building or site. Are there any restrictions to what lenders […]
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Your roof started leaking during a recent downpour, so you called a roofing company out to give you an estimate for a new one. When your salesperson comes out, he explains that the damage is far too extensive to simply patch it up. What’s more, both your fascia and soffit have rotted away and need […]
People who create estate plans might include trusts in those plans. There are some instances in which some of the points of the trust make it difficult for the beneficiaries to get what is due to them. This is sometimes done purposefully to ensure the beneficiary stays on a positive life track. In other cases, […]
There are many condominiums in Melbourne, Florida. Some of those are occupied year-round by permanent residents, and others are let as timeshares. Sometimes, there are disputes over them, which lead to real estate litigation. Recently, a widow who bought a small vacation condominium 32 years ago sold it for $1.5 million. That was approximately 10 […]
Most parents hope when they pass away, their children will all remain devoted to one another. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, especially not when there is an inheritance involved. Money tends to bring out the worst in people, especially if they feel they have been slighted. It may start with a disagreement and […]
It is always a nightmare scenario to think of losing a home due to a reversal of fortune. With the memory of the Great Recession not far behind, homeowners remain wary of undue risk for fear of being made homeless. Fortunately for residents of the Sunshine State, Florida has one of the most generous sets […]
The foreclosure process can be difficult and stressful for all parties involved. Over the years, Florida continues to see an increase in the number of foreclosure cases. To aid with this issue, the government developed the Florida Fair Foreclosure Act. There are a few ways that this act affects mortgages. Proof of ownership In 2013, the Florida […]
There are many different things that can lead to a construction defect. Everyone involved in the building process from the architects who plan the project to the contractors who construct the structure have to ensure that they are doing everything they can to keep the building safe. One of the earliest construction defects that can […]
There are many wealthy residents in Melbourne, Florida. Some are attracted by resort-quality living, and others by a booming business climate. All of them have money and property to leave to others in their wills. However, sometimes when those wills are read, they are not as they were expected to be, which is why potential […]
In this startup society we live in, it’s commonplace for a job offer to come with strings attached. Now more than ever, employers are having their workers sign either a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) or noncompete clause (NCC) or both as a way of protecting their interests. In the excitement of being extended a job offer, […]
