The Florida Association of Realtors (FAR) has recently come out with a new extension Addendum for COVID-19. Below is a summary of the Addendum and how it can be used when amending the “As Is” Residential Contract. Any questions please feel free to contact us. 1....
It’s still business as usual, albeit remotely, here at Becker and Association Title Services. Our team is diligently working to close each transaction in a timely manner utilizing the latest technology and our vast resources. Interest rates are lower than ever and it is a...
One of the most overlooked components of a real estate transaction is what happens when the ink dries on the stack of documents everyone signed during the closing, but funds are not immediately available. Buyers typically think they get keys right away upon signing. But before they can...
This month’s Attorney Spotlight introduces you to Real Estate Attorney Cherrie F. Goudreau. With more than fifteen years of experience, Ms. Goudreau centers her practice on real property transactions. She assists clients with a wide range of real estate transactions and other associated areas of real...
Interest rates remain at historic lows. Demand is higher and supply is tight. The real estate market is hot. But deciding to purchase a home is still one of the biggest financial decisions we will make in our lifetime. We recently discussed how buyers can avoid...
This month’s Attorney Spotlight introduces you to Real Estate Attorney Elana Friedman Polashuk. Elana has extensive real estate experience with a focus on commercial and residential transactions. Her practice includes representing both buyers and sellers in all aspects of the closing process, including title. Elana represents...
As brokers, you are constantly looking at ways to maximize value for your clients. Whether you represent sellers or buyers, you may be missing out on huge opportunities by not engaging in land use due diligence. Many of you are familiar with real estate due...
Every 1 in 3 Millennials purchased a home in 2018, and yet only 36% of Millennials were married. It’s getting more and more common for this generation to choose to purchase a home together as boyfriend/girlfriend and take title as joint tenants with right of...
Jennifer Bales Drake is a highly accomplished real estate attorney and a Vice Chair of Becker’s Public, Private Partnerships (P3) practice group. Jennifer’s practice focuses on commercial transactions which range from planned project development, including creation of condominiums, mixed used developments, townhome developments and single family...
The end of the year is the time of year when real estate attorneys are the busiest. We are trying to close multiple deals by year-end for our clients. With the closing rush comes the review and negotiation of stacks of documents. We work on...