Homesteads and Trusts Explained
Managing your assets while you’re alive and distributing them after your death are important steps to establishing financial family security. Creating a revocable trust is one way of doing so, and many people choose this option because you can change or cancel its provisions at anytime before you pa ...
What are the Costs Associated With Closing a Home in Florida?
If you’re in the market to purchase a property in Tampa, Florida, there are costs associated with closing the sale. And there are also costs the seller is responsible for. Here are the usual closing costs that a buyer and a seller must both pay. Buyer: Closing Costs in Florida for Cash Deals If pu ...
What are ‘As Is’ Real Estate Contracts?
There are two types of real estate contracts in Florida, including the ‘as is’ real estate contract. In a nutshell, an ‘as is’ real estate contract specifies that the person purchasing the property must do so in its existing condition without demanding the seller make any upgrades or repairs. The co ...
What You Need to Know About New FL Property Laws
Effective July 1, 2016, there are new property laws in Florida that apply to building codes, elevators in private residences and fumigation rules. If you’re a property owner or a property manager, here’s what you need to know about the new laws. Changes to Florida’s Building Code A new bill, H ...
