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Retail store closures result in employees losing jobs and income
A Sarasota, Florida, tire store filed for bankruptcy protection after 45 years in business and left its 35 employees without a source of steady income. As reported by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the business owner claims he had no choice; the abrupt closure of his...
What are some common mistakes to avoid when writing a will?
Whether you find yourself nearing the end of your life or you simply wish to lay down safeguards in case of unpredictable circumstances, a last will and testament is a good way to invest in the future of your family by ensuring your assets go to the right people after...
Navigating common tenant issues
When you own rental property, dealing with tenants is part of the job description. While some landlords contract with a property management company, others opt to preserve their bottom line by conducting these tasks themselves. Before deciding to manage your own...
Did you purchase a real estate investment or a liability?
Homeowners would rather have an asset than a liability. When you purchase a home in Florida, you hope to have an investment, rather than a money pit or liability. The real estate market can be difficult to navigate at times. Most focus on the needs of their families....
What happens at your real estate closing?
Finding and buying your Florida dream home undoubtedly constitutes one of the best experiences of your life. But if it also represents your first home buying experience, you likely have plenty of questions about your closing. As the Home Buying Institute explains,...
What are the benefits of probate?
People like to moan and groan about the probate process, but that is often because they do not understand it. Probate is not designed to be this horrible thing you have to go through when a relative dies. In fact, the main goal of the process is to benefit everyone by...
Developer sues city over ocean-front permit denial
Commercial real estate developers in Florida may find it helpful to know that there is recourse to due process when issues arise concerning the approval of building plans. As reported by the Boca Raton Tribune, city officials voted unanimously to deny a developer's...
Takeaways from the Zillow class-action suit
A real estate transaction in Florida may become a tangled affair when a property is advertised online through a service such as Zillow. As reported by the Herald Tribune, a class-action lawsuit alleges Zillow designed its "co-marketing program" as a way to hide a...
Should you consider a generation-skipping trust?
If you are a well-to-do Florida resident, you likely have become so through hard work and responsible financial decision making. You also likely have made every attempt to pass on those values to your children. But what if those lessons did not take as well as you...
How powerful is your Homeowners Association?
If you have found your Florida dream home, you would do well to thoroughly check out its Homeowners Association before you make your offer of purchase. Why? Because HOAs wield a great deal of power over what you can and cannot do with your home once you move in....
