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Florida New Construction Closings: Read This Before You Sign
Closing on a new construction home in Florida? Learn how punch lists, COs, lien waivers, and escrow holdbacks protect[…]
Is a Right of First Refusal Holding Up Your Real Estate Deal?
Dealing with a right of first refusal? Learn how ROFRs affect buyers and sellers, closing timelines, and pricing in[…]
Your Deposit Is in Escrow—Now What?
Escrow accounts are the quiet backbone of every Florida real estate closing, yet many buyers and sellers don’t fully[…]
Florida Buyers Are Getting Burned by This Closing Mistake—Don’t Be One of Them
Buying a home in Florida comes with a big decision most buyers don’t think about until it’s too late:[…]
Stuck in Probate? What Florida Buyers Must Know Before Closing
Buying property in Florida can be complicated when probate is involved. If a seller’s home or commercial property is[…]
What Your Title Commitment Really Means for Your Property Purchase
Understanding a Florida title commitment is one of the most important steps before closing on real estate. This document[…]
The Future of Real Estate Closings Is Here (and It’s 100% Online)
Buying or selling property in Florida has never been easier. With Remote Online Closings (RON), buyers and sellers can[…]
Buying From a Foreign Seller? Here’s How FIRPTA Impacts Your Closing
Buying property in Florida from a foreign seller? Learn how FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) affects[…]
New FL Homeowner? Here’s How to Get Your Florida Homestead Exemption
Just closed on a home in Florida? Don’t leave money on the table — it’s time to file for[…]
Don’t Close Without One: The Value of a Real Estate Attorney
In Florida, buying or selling a home doesn’t end when you find the right property or buyer—the real work[…]