Several clients have contacted me recently regarding the process for filing an application for Homestead Exemption. I f you purchased a permanent residence in 2013 – now is the time to start preparing your application to make sure you file by the deadline. The Homestead Exemption is an extremely valuable benefit available to Florida residents …
Real Estate And Business Law Blog
Beware FIRPTA: Buying and Selling Florida Real Estate by Non-Residents
Florida law does not impose restrictions on the purchase of real estate by foreign investors. Foreign investors may take title to Florida real estate in their individual names or in an entity (LLC or corporation). The challenge for foreign investors arises when the investor decides to sell the property. The Foreign Investment in Real Property …
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Bidders Beware when Acquiring HOA and Condo Association Liens at Auction
The old expression – if it seems to be too good to be true – it probably is too good to be true – seems to have been written about bidding on HOA and Condo association liens at sheriff’s sale. Coral Gables attorney Marlyn J. Wiener (www.mwfloridalaw.com) has been contacted many times by successful bidders …
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Marlyn Wiener Quoted in January 20th, 2012 South Florida Business Journal
Read “Mortgage Heartburn: Residential lending drops 84% from peak year”
Marlyn Wiener Quoted in March 20th, 2012 Palm Beach Post
Read “Mortgage Refinance Plan in Place but Lenders Wary”
Marlyn Wiener Quoted in February 9th, 2012 South Florida Business Journal
Read “Massive Mortgage Settlement Has Winners and Losers”
Marlyn Wiener Quoted in February 3rd, 2012 South Florida Business Journal
Read “Refinancing are still difficult for subprime borrowers”
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed U.S. loans decline to record low as report predicts 8.8 percent home-price growth for South Florida
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed U.S. loans decline to record low as report predicts 8.8 percent home-price growth for South Florida ‘Florida markets are expected to extend their impressive 2011 performances into 2012’- Clear Capital, national real estate research company “The news in early 2012 is positive. The trends are heading in …
Foreign Real Estate Investment in South Florida Booming; Positive Trend Expected to Continue Through 2012
“We’re seeing huge foreign investment in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. I fully expect this trend to continue and move northward into Palm Beach County.” – Attorney Marlyn Wiener BOCA RATON, Fla. (December 27, 2011) – Foreign investors are flocking to South Florida to buy real estate and businesses, and the trend is expected to continue …
Underwater Borrowers May Have Been Thrown a Lifeline
The Home Affordable Refinance Program did not assist as many borrowers as government had hoped – new expansion of the program may slow the rate of foreclosures “The timing of this may well benefit those who are desperately searching for ways to keep their heads above water.” – Attorney Marlyn Wiener BOCA RATON, Fla. (November …
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