One of the most common and easily overlooked sources of disputes in Florida residential transactions is personal property: what’s actually included in the sale, what’s excluded, and how it’s documented in the contract. Adding personal property items is so commonplace that both the Standard and “AS IS” versions of the FAR/BAR contract contain dedicated boilerplate
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New Florida Law Restricting Certain Foreign Ownership of Real Property
On May 8, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 264, creating Part III of Chapter 692 (692.201-692.205) of the Florida Statutes “Conveyances to Foreign Entities”. This new law goes into effect on July 1, 2023 and places substantial prohibitions on foreign citizens and entities from certain foreign countries from purchasing property within…
Why You Shouldn’t Pay for a Copy of Your Deed Immediately After Closing
Consumer Question – I just purchased a condominium and three weeks after closing I received a very official looking letter in the mail telling me how important it is to have a copy of my recorded deed and all of the tax information on my property and for $86.00 this company would make certain I…
Are NFT’s and Mortgages in Real Estate Possible?
I recently wrote an article discussing how the use of cryptocurrencies in real estate transactions may one day soon be commonplace. Cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize real estate transactions, but cryptocurrencies are not alone in that regard. NFT’s also offer the potential to change the way real estate transactions are conducted and completed.
NFT’s…
When Does the Buyer Get the Keys After Closing on a House?
One of the most overlooked components of a real estate transaction is what happens when the ink dries on the stack of documents everyone signed during the closing, but funds are not immediately available.
Buyers typically think they get keys right away upon signing. But before they can get the keys to the property they…
Real Estate Boom Meets the Crypto Boom Here in Miami
Like our climate, there is no denying that South Florida’s real estate market has been scorching hot. But while South Florida is well known for its real estate booms and busts, the current cycle is also running right into the latest technological wave – cryptocurrency.
Home prices have climbed to record numbers. Those prices have…
SPOTLIGHT: Kate Schmidberger, Paralegal
At Becker Title, we’re proud of every member of our team and know that their dedication to quality service is what elevates our company above the competition. Take a moment to get to know the talent behind your next title!
Name?
Kate Schmidberger
Title?
Paralegal
What is your favorite Florida neighborhood? Why?
My own neighborhood…
SPOTLIGHT: David Blattner, Manager
At Becker Title, we’re proud of every member of our team and know that their dedication to quality service is what elevates our company above the competition. Take a moment to get to know the talent behind your next title!
Name
David Blattner
Title
Manager
What is your favorite Florida neighborhood? Why?
East Ft. Lauderdale.…
“Popular Contingencies,” Compass Q1 2021 Florida Market Report
Q: In light of this busy real estate market where homes are selling quickly or even before they hit the public market, what type of contingencies are you seeing become popular and what would be your most frequently asked concern for clients that you work with?
A: Buyers are shortening or waving certain contingencies to…
SPOTLIGHT: Elana Friedman Polashuk, Director of Operations
At Becker Title, we’re proud of every member of our team and know that their dedication to quality service is what elevates our company above the competition. Take a moment to get to know the talent behind your next property title!
Name
Elana Friedman Polashuk
Service
Director of Operations
What is your favorite Florida neighborhood?…