We have the 19th-century expansion of the American frontier to thank for the creation of title insurance. As the debate over land ownership became epidemic, Title insurance protection became necessary. Settlers became unsure of whose land they were cultivating, and this led them to seek methods of mitigating the risk of their property becoming embroiled [...]
Before you can finance or purchase a property, you need to ensure the seller has the right to sell it. It may sound unnecessary, but there are a few reasons to consider a title search before you close the deal. What Is a Title Search? This involves going through the public records. The point is [...]
In the state of Florida, a commercial lease agreement gives the landlord important paperwork to enter a rental agreement on his or her property. Commercial leasing is more complicated than a residential lease. It calls for careful handling during negotiations. Before you enter into a commercial lease agreement, you need a thorough understanding of what [...]
Zoning laws dictate what type of structure may be built. They also stipulate if an existing property can be repurposed, or whether an existing structure can be replaced or not. Even if these aren’t changes that you’re thinking about, you might know someone who is. Understanding your local zoning laws will ensure you get the [...]
.With more brick-and-mortar businesses struggling, commercial landlords have a lot on their plate. Commercial landlords in Downton Sanford face lengthy and complex evictions if their tenants can no longer pay the rent. Fail to conduct the eviction properly along with strict Florida leasing laws can impact a landlord’s remedies. To help limit the loss of [...]
When you face the prospect of foreclosure, it’s important to understand your rights. Not only will it help you move forward, but it can also help ease a great deal of anxiety. When You’re Served Foreclosure Court Papers If a lender starts a foreclosure lawsuit against you, you’ll receive court papers. Typically, the sheriff will [...]
There’s that saying about good fences and good neighbors that you’ve probably heard, and for the most part, it rings true. But what happens when a property line, fence or tree issue results in a neighborly argument? Most disputes are easy enough to work through. Yet some turn ugly quickly. Whether it’s a matter of [...]
Escrow is a fact of life for many people, especially mortgage escrow accounts. Often, your escrow account simply runs in the background. You might not give it a second thought unless something goes wrong. You make your mortgage payments, some of it goes to the lender, and the other goes to the escrow service. Eventually, [...]
Buying a house is daunting. The entire process can be complicated. It’s also a process many people aren’t prepared for. There are so many different elements to buying and selling a property. From the home inspection and an offer to getting a mortgage approved, there’s a lot involved. One of the hardest elements to get [...]
When it comes to renters, Florida has one of the highest populations in the country. Of the 19 million people living here, more than 2 million are renters. While the state boasts one of the largest populations of tenants, the landlord-tenant law in Florida is somewhat vague for landlords trying to get their rent. Knowing [...]
