New Corporate Transparency Act
In January 2021, the U.S. Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a groundbreaking federal law designed to enhance transparency within the corporate world. The CTA mandates that … Read More
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New Foreign Buyer Law of Real Property
On May 8, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 264, creating Part II of Chapter 692, Florida Statutes. This new law places significant prohibitions on foreign … Read More
What is a Trust and What are the Benefits of Having One?
A trust is a fiduciary relationship between a trustee, a settlor, and a beneficiary. A trustee is an individual or entity appointed to administer assets of property for … Read More
Condo Legislation a.k.a. FL Senate Bill 2022 SB 4D and 2023 SB 154
Senate Bill 4D, which passed in May 2022, introduces a series of building safety inspection requirements for condominium and cooperative association buildings. It aims to strengthen the rights … Read More
What is Probate? And What Does it Have to Do with Real Estate Closings?
Probate is the process by which the affairs of a deceased are wound up. When a deceased person owns property, many times we have to put their estate … Read More
Should You Attend the Home Inspection?
The Emerald Coast area of Florida is a popular place to live thanks to the incredible scenery and enjoyable way of life. If you’re planning to buy a … Read More
Legal Update: New Condo Building Safety Law
The condo law that went into effect in May 2022 regarding milestone inspections is starting to impact our local condo community and will continue to do so for … Read More
Power of Attorney in Real Estate Transactions
A power of attorney gives someone the authority to act on your behalf if you are unable to act on behalf of yourself. There are different types of … Read More
Vacant Land Fraud
Vacant land fraud has been prominent in South Florida, but we now see it in the Northwest Florida region. Popular land fraud scams include individuals trying to sell … Read More