One of the hallmarks of Becker Title is our Real Estate Agent Educational Enhancement Program. This program was developed to empower real estate agents seeking to improve their customer service additional understanding of the regulations governing the real estate industry. As part of this program, we offer...
Purchasing insurance is often expensive, time consuming, and confusing. However, today is the right time to make sure you have the proper insurance coverage in place and to confirm that your insurance company has the financial strength to handle the claims process. That way you...
For over 20 years, Cherrie Goudreau has focused her practice on transactional real estate law, advising a variety of clients on all aspects of residential and commercial real estate matters. She has particular experience in the acquisition, development, financing, and construction of projects throughout the...
Buying a home is a complex undertaking that, in order to reach a smooth conclusion, requires the good faith efforts of all parties involved. When that trust is compromised, the process of recovering monies invested or enforcing protective contract clauses can become volatile and overwhelming...
In Can Financial LLC vs. Niklewicz, Case No. 4D19-3668 (Fla. 4th DCA 2020), Jack Niklewicz thought he was buying his dream home for a significant discount. Instead, he purchased a nightmare because he neglected to perform any due diligence before buying the property at a...
Elana Friedman Polashuk is a member of the firm’s Real Estate practice group where she focuses on commercial and residential transactions. Her practice includes representing both buyers and sellers in all aspects of the closing process, including title. Elana also represents developers on planned project developments,...
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...
During my 26 years practicing real estate law, and with over ten thousand real estate closings under my belt, I have seen my share of real estate agents. Some great. Others, not so much. The great ones, however, all share the same traits, and, in...
Q: If my tenant’s lease contains an automatic renewal clause, does that mean I’m trapped in my lease forever? A: Probably not, but it depends on how the lease is worded. A landlord client came to me with a problem. He was stuck in a lease with...
This month’s Attorney Spotlight introduces you to Real Estate Practice Group Attorney Evan D. Rosenberg. Mr. Rosenberg represents commercial real estate investors, developers, tenants, and lenders in the facilitation of acquisition, sale, and lease transactions. His practice also includes the negotiation, drafting, and structuring of purchase...