In Florida, as in many other states, properties that fall into arrears on delinquent taxes may eventually be sold at public auction by the county in which they are located. The process by which this occurs, called a Tax Deed Sale, is detailed in Chapter 197 of the Florida Statutes…
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Quiet Title Actions: An Overview
Most people never hear of a Quiet Title action until they’re in the midst of one. Here at ESQ.title one of our main focuses is Quiet Title actions. Because we believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of effort, the following is an overview of Quiet Title…
Market Report – 2017 Q1 South Florida Pre-Construction Condo Market Update
By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. Ladies & Gentlemen, we have already arrived at the second week of May, which can only mean two things: 1. The Miami Marlins are almost out of the playoff hunt (already); and 2. First Quarter market reports are out for real estate markets around the…
ESQ.title’s new office in Boca Raton!
ESQ.title is pleased to announce the expansion of their practice to Palm Beach County. The firm is opening an additional office located at 2701 NW 2nd Ave., Suite 206, Boca Raton, FL 33431. We look forward to continuing to serve your legal needs and providing the highest level of service to clients in…
Market Report – Residential Condo Market in Miami, South Florida – March 2017
By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. The Miami Downtown Development Authority’s Annual Residential Market Study Update for the Greater Downtown Miami area, prepared by Integra Realty Resources (IRR), came out in early February, and is full of interesting/useful information. In this post we will discuss a few of the attention-grabbing tidbits…
Real Estate Consulting Model – Commission Rebate Program
By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. “Our Real Estate Consulting Model will Revolutionize the entire Real Estate Industry,” says Alejandro E. Jordan, JD. As you know, in today’s real estate market, everything that is listed on the multiple listing services is available to be seen on hundreds of duplicated websites at…
Florida Partition Law (December 2016 Update)
By: Daniel T. Pascale, Esq. Within the State of Florida especially, it is common to encounter real properties encumbered to more than one party– be it by inheritance, speculative investment, marriage, or some other such instance of shared ownership or tenancy in real estate. When these relationships are legally severed,…
Due Diligence Checklist for Commercial Real Estate Transactions in South Florida
By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. Due Diligence Checklist for Commercial Real Estate Transactions in South Florida Commercial real estate investments in south Florida can provide lucrative returns when they are selected and managed properly. Rather than just rushing into a transaction, an investor will be more likely to realize those…
Hurricane Matthew Property Insurance Claims
By: Daniel T. Pascale, Esq. Offices Located in Delray Beach, FL and Coral Gables, FL. As Hurricane Matthew bears down on the east coast of Florida, homeowners who happen to be in the path of possible damage are scrambling to make necessary preparations. Staying safe during this storm event is…
Due Diligence on Commercial Real Estate in Miami – Safety, Risk Management and Environmental Considerations
By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. Due Diligence on Commercial Real Estate Transaction in Miami, South Florida Safety, risk management, and environmental due diligence before a commercial real estate transaction is becoming more complex. Here are some guidelines for performing due diligence on a commercial real estate transaction involving an existing structure.…