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Category: Florida Real Estate

The Coronavirus Pandemic and the Real Estate Boom

Wed Aug 26, 2020 on Florida Real Estate

The real estate market is booming amidst or perhaps due to the Coronavirus. Home sales surged in the past couple of months, indicating how the pandemic is reshaping our notion of  “home”. During the lockdown at the outbreak of the virus, we all stayed at home and were able to consider our physical home space. Now, with social distancing in […]

Buyer Beware…Title Searches Are Critical to Purchasing Real Estate

Mon Nov 18, 2019 on Florida Real Estate

Ever see a property that seemed like a good deal to purchase? Since the foreclosure crisis, there are many distressed properties for sale. The importance of hiring competent, qualified real estate attorneys is critical, especially before purchasing distressed properties because nearly all distressed properties have title issues. A Not-So-Pleasant Beach Front Condo Take Joseph Erickson for example. Mr. Erickson found […]

Legal Marijuana Leading to “Higher” Home Values?

Mon Oct 28, 2019 on Florida Real Estate

It’s no secret that there is an ongoing trend across the country of states allowing marijuana sales for both medicinal and recreational means. We now have data on how legal marijuana sales can affect home values in those states and cities that allow it compared to those that don’t. The results may surprise you! Marijuana may be Your New Friendly […]

First-Time Homeowners: 20-Year Trends

Mon Oct 21, 2019 on Florida Real Estate

Over the past 20 years, the “traditional” first time homebuyer has changed dramatically.  It was once that most Americans first married and then went onto buying the American Dream: their first home. What was then and now? Today, more people are delaying marriage and having children, and are facing greater financial barriers to homeownership and a tougher housing market than […]