The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently settled an antitrust lawsuit with the Department of Justice regarding broker commissions. The settlement includes changes to the rules and practices surrounding commissions paid to brokers, and this may have implications for the real estate industry. One potential change is increased transparency in the real estate market. The …
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Don’t Miss the Homestead Exemption Deadline!
It is the time of year that I get many questions from clients regarding homestead exemption. Are they eligible? How and where do they file? How much money will they save? When is the deadline for filing? The Florida homestead exemption is a fantastic property tax break for eligible homeowners. It can reduce the taxable …
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Silver Lining – Great Time to Refinance
As we all navigate the unchartered waters of the COVID-19 crisis – there is a bright spot. Mortgage rates are extremely attractive and it is a great time to refinance your existing mortgage loan. I helped several clients close refinance loans this week; all with rates less than 4%; one even at 3.25%. I am …
Coronavirus – Operating Remotely and Serving our Clients – We are here for you!
We are handling all legal matters remotely; using all the necessary electronic and digital tools and programs. I am available to my clients by email, phone, text and fax. I am still conducting essential document signings – where documents need to be witnessed and notarized for a closing or other transaction – using safe, social …
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Why you absolutely should hire a real estate attorney for your closing
DON’T BELIEVE WHAT YOU HEAR. YOU ABSOLUTELY SHOULD HIRE A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY FOR YOUR PROPERTY PURCHASE OR SALE. Even if you are the buyer and the seller is paying for your title policy. I hear this from potential clients every week. “My realtor said I don’t need an attorney”. “My realtor told me the …
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Watch Attorney Marlyn Wiener on Ask the Experts Radio Show – Discussing Business Law
If you weren’t able to tune in and listen to my November 21 show on business law -you can watch the show here:
Attorney Marlyn Wiener on “Ask the Experts” Radio Show on 1470AM.
If you weren’t able to tune in to the show- here’s the link to watch the November 14 Ask the Experts Show. Steve O and I discussed a wide range of real estate law topics.
Don’t Bet the House – Never Opt Out on Title Insurance
It is the stuff of nightmares and law school exams – the ways that a homeowner could lose his or her home due to a title problem. The American Land Title Association has stated that one in three title searches reveals a serious title issue affecting the property. That is why it is so critical …
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Open Permit – were you stuck carrying the bag?
The parties to a Florida real estate sale learn there is an open permit issue when (1) the buyer’s inspector checks the permit history on the property or (2) the title and closing agent for the sale obtains a tax and lien search which contains a permit search from the municipality. A title search will …
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Buying a condo in Boca Raton: Should you purchase a tax deed?
Buying a condo in Boca Raton and purchasing tax deeds are topics that we would like to shed light on in today’s blog post. Tax deed sales occur when a property owner becomes delinquent on their tax payments, and the property is placed up for auction to settle the lien. The sale is generally conducted …
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