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April business bankruptcy filings drop in April from a year ago despite COVID-19

Sat May 16, 2020 on Blog

While bankruptcies in March rose 18% from a year earlier, April filings did not see a surge due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A Florida-based attorney who specializes in foreclosures and bankrupticies said businesses that may be in trouble are currently taking a wait and see approach. The Associated Press reported that business bankruptcies jumped in March. However, in April there was a […]

COVID-19: Force Majeure Clauses in Contracts

Mon Mar 23, 2020 on Blog

Since the onset of the Coronavirus, business as we know it has changed. The pandemic has created all sorts of monumental disruptions in business as cancellations and delays have affected all sorts of industries: hotel, travel, events, professional sports tournaments, concerts, and real estate closings. Questions arise as to whether underlying contracts provide for a party who cannot fulfill the […]

Grocery Stores Have The Goods (For Real Estate)

Tue Aug 13, 2019 on Blog

While it is no surprise that homeowners want to maximize the value of their property, it might come as an eye-opener that proximity to certain grocery stores can substantially improve the value of real estate. Surprising Statistics According to a recent study from ATTOM Data Solutions, major grocery store chains like Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and ALDI, were found to […]

The Real Estate of the Union: Will Housing be a Major Factor in the 2020 Presidential Election?

Tue Jun 18, 2019 on Blog & Florida Real Estate

While housing has not been a major factor in past presidential elections, it appears that more and more presidential candidates are addressing the rising cost of owning or renting a home.  In fact, at least 16 of the Democratic candidates have mentioned affordable housing in their platforms, and four have specifically released policy proposals. And President Trump has mentioned his administration’s efforts […]