Can I Be Sued for 'Negligence' in Connection with an 'As-Is' Contract for a Home Sale?

While the Florida case of Johnson v. Davis requires that a seller must disclose all material defects in the property being sold, a recent case has...

Adverse possession. .. with color of title how does this work

When you received the deed from your aunts, you received whatever interest they took from your grandmother, whether or not the will was probated. ...

If the purpose of the addendum is to clarify the deal you reached orally with the landlord, you should sign the addendum. If the addendum is...

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I am to chose my closing agent company. Property located out of state. Can i chose a local closing agent where i live or where

While it is not illegal to choose an out of state closing agent, frequently such agents, although they are authorized to write title insurance in...

There is no magic about where a closing takes place. The purpose of the closing is to receive and disburse the money paid for the property and to...

QUESTION ON COST BASIS WHEN SELLING A PROPERTY AND BUYING MORE UNDER A 1031 AND ALSO SELLING AND NOT BUYING ANYTHING ELSE.

Your basis is the amount you paid for the property plus any plus the cost of any capital improvements minus any depreciation you have taken on your...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

As a real estate agent, you do not have any independent right to a commission. Your only entitlement to the commission it through your broker. ...

People are using my real estate, and they have been for many years, some since the 1960's. Do they have 'adverse' possession?

If you have been paying the taxes on the property, you do not have to worry about adverse possession. However, you neighbors may have established...

I disagree with Attorney Johnson. While there has been no case law on the subject, all title insurers in Florida treat the remainder interest...

Sell/Sign over ownership interest

Your ownership of the undivided interest is independent of your brother's interest. You can convey your interest to a third party by deed with...