Construction projects in Florida are often complicated, and problems can occasionally occur. No one wants to engage in a lawsuit to rectify problems with property development or maintenance, but a few basic concepts about construction defects should be understood before papers are filed. An attorney may help owners and contractors figure out how to proceed […]
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Three stockbrokers in Florida were indicted last week for an alleged investment fraud scheme. The indictment came down from a grand jury in Miami. The charges claim that over 150 investors were swindled out of approximately $15 million. The three men indicted had an office in Sunrise, Florida, and allegedly targeted investors all across the […]
Non-compete agreements are common in many industries. Employers want to protect themselves against the possibility of an employee using the knowledge and contacts gained through the company in order to compete. Florida law includes a general provision stating that non-compete agreements are enforceable. That said, the law, as well as subsequent interpretations by Florida courts, do […]
Purchasing real estate is something that can be rather difficult, especially when you aren’t familiar with the process. Many people don’t realize that there is a lot more to the process than just finding a house and paying for it. You also have to handle things like completing financial arrangements if you are using a […]
In the past few years, interest rates have been at the lowest level in years. It’s definitely led many companies to wonder if maybe it’s time to do away with their expensive commercially leased properties and perhaps buy their own space themselves. If you’re considering ownership of your own commercial real estate property, then you’ll […]
The word easement is used to refer to an instance in which you may have access to a property that another person legally owns. As an example, an electric company may have an easement in a new home community to allow their workers to drive into it and establish service. Also, if you and your […]
Homeowner Associations or Condominium Associations are developed to protect property owners by having specific bylaws, rules and regulations that go along with ownership. Being a member of an association gives you the right to ensure that all other members of the association, as well as yourself, are fulfilling their obligations to maintain a set of […]
No one is an island, and it takes teamwork and cooperation to get the greatest projects done. With the continuing construction boom in Florida involving skyscrapers in Miami and thousands of new housing units across the northern part of the state, good understanding between owners, contractors and workers has never been more important. Contracts bind […]
Closing a real estate sale can be a mind game. You have probably had the experience of moving through your sales presentation smoothly and enticing your prospect, but things go awry when you come to the close, which can be quite frustrating to deal with. So how can you make more effective sales and avoid problems […]
Some neighborhoods have a homeowners’ association (HOA) that governs what is allowed in the neighborhood. You might find that it is difficult to have to stand up against these associations when they are breathing down your neck. You have probably seen stories online and on the news about individuals who are being threatened with losing […]
