What is FIRPTA?
FIRPTA stands for the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA). The disposition of a U.S. real...
The Law is not One-Size Fits All
As you probably know, each state is governed by its own set of laws. This is particularly important to remember...
2022 Sellers of Real Property- Do you need to file an IRS Form 1099-S?
If you sold or exchanged a residence in 2022, you may need to report the transaction to the IRS via...
Real Estate Contracts- Read before you sign
Real estate transactions are governed by their signed contracts. It is important that you know and understand the document you...
Understanding your Title Policy
Title policies are often overlooked by purchasers in real estate transactions. It is important that you understand your title policy....
Trustees and Real Estate Transactions
One power a trustee may have is to buy, sell, lease or convey trust property. As such, trustees are often...
Why do I need a real estate attorney?
Simple. Anyone who is not a licensed attorney in Florida is prohibited from providing you with legal advice. And real...
Chain of Title
In some areas, seller pays title and in some areas buyer pays for title. Title is short for “Title Insurance...
What’s in a name?
How do you want to take title? The question everyone hears but most people do not know how to answer...