Recent Posts in REAL ESTATE Category
Posted on Oct 25, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
Most residential construction contractors do a good job for a reasonable price. That does not mean homeowners should contract with a handshake. A written contract is always a good idea to confirm the ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2022 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida’s Condominium Act goes a long way to ensure transparency in governance and operation of a condominium association. The earliest version of the Act required associations maintain ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2021 By William G. Morris CMS
The rule of caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) applied to residential real estate sales in Florida until the Florida Supreme Court decided Johnson v. Davis in 1985. In that case, the Davises bought ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2021 By William G. Morris CMS
Most people know that Florida provides special tax treatment for homestead property. A more important benefit may be Florida's Constitution protection from creditor claims. Article X, Subsection 4 ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2020 By William G. Morris CMS
Florida's legislature has been concerned with condominium regulation for almost 50 years. Florida's first Condominium Act was adopted in 1963 and has been amended almost every year since. The ...
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Posted on May 14, 2020 By William G. Morris CMS
Transfers of real property have been made for eons. It is possible even our caveman ancestors staked out claims to land. Modern ownership of real property is conveyed by a deed. Over the years, ...
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Posted on Nov 19, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
A lot of people moving to Florida start their new home search with condominiums. What could be better? Somebody else mows the lawn, cleans the pool and even maintains the building, There is an element ...
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Posted on Oct 15, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Sale price of real estate is not the only expense in a sale. There are a lot of expenses associated with buying or selling real estate and they can add up. Residential buyers and sellers are often ...
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Posted on Sep 25, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Some people believe that all provisions in a contract must be strictly performed. Others have a laissez faire attitude. Both can be right, depending on contract language and circumstances. Real estate ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Buying a home or investment property is not without risk. Buyers should be working with experienced attorneys, Realtors and other professionals to avoid anticipated problems. But, buyers often move ...
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Posted on Aug 5, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Real estate sale are a big part of Southwest Florida's economic engine. Investors, property managers, rental agents, sales agents and others all have an economic interest in real estate transfers. ...
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Posted on Jul 31, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Most of the contracts used for residential real estate sales include provisions that allow buyers to inspect the property before consummating their purchase. Some contracts require the seller to make ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2019 By William G. Morris CMS
Southwest Florida is a virtual mecca for residential real estate sales. Year round opportunity for outdoor activities, clean air and lower crime attract more people each year. Many that are here buy, ...
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