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                Palm Beach Blog

                Category: Laws and Contracts

                11 OCT

                Emails, Texts, Calls, Complaints and Profound Thoughts from the Readers

                Emails, Texts, Calls, Complaints and Profound Thoughts from the Readers

                Emails, Texts, Calls, Complaints and Profound Thoughts from the Readers   First Things First, If you like food and fun (we need some after Milton), please stop by the Big Taste of Martin County. 5:30 -8:30 pm at Atlantic Aviation Jet Center in Stuart this Monday night... Read More

                Posted in .Blog, Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts, News, Real Estate Tips, Resources

                15 DEC

                Withdrawing An Offer Explained

                Withdrawing An Offer Explained

                Withdrawing An Offer Explained Forget Angry Birds. More like Angry Noles. My daughter Jade is really mad. As a matter of fact everyone in Tallahassee, graduates of FSU, and their parents are angry. Jade’s friend couldn’t even meet her for lunch because the friend was both... Read More

                Posted in Buying, Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts, Real Estate Tips

                16 SEP

                Florida Portability & Homesteading Tax Benefits

                Florida Portability & Homesteading Tax Benefits

                Florida Portability & Homesteading Tax Benefits   If you are thinking about moving to Florida or you're already here and thinking about moving within Florida you need to know about Portability. Sometimes people who have been here all their life forget about it. You... Read More

                Posted in Buying, Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts, Real Estate Tips

                8 JUL

                Florida Statute 689.25 – Foul Play Disclosure in a Home Sale

                Florida Statute 689.25 – Foul Play Disclosure in a Home Sale

                Florida Statute 689.25 – Foul Play Disclosure in a Home Sale The brake didn’t work, and the car plowed through the garage door and through the home. Our real estate agent drove separately and didn’t see what occurred but that is what happened. Fortunately, our poor Buyers... Read More

                Posted in Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts, Real Estate Tips

                14 APR

                The New Condo Rules. Consequential legislation in effect

                The New Condo Rules. Consequential legislation in effect

                The New Condo Rules. Consequential legislation in effect Introduction Years before the Governator had a fling with the ex-housekeeper, some of the Kennedy ethos must have rubbed off on Arnold. Ask not what your country can do for you, fill the Pothole in your own neighborhood! ... Read More

                Posted in Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts, Real Estate Tips

                28 JUL

                You must analyze your Real Estate tax bill this year.

                You must analyze your Real Estate tax bill this year.

                You must analyze your real estate tax bill this year. The last 2 years have been strange ones for Real Estate taxes with as much appreciation as we’ve had.  On the good side, there was a property tax cut in the rate for the first time in a dozen years. If you are homesteaded (homestead,... Read More

                Posted in Finance, Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts, Real Estate Tips

                20 JUN

                Changes in Florida Homeowners Insurance and How it Effects Real Estate.

                Changes in Florida Homeowners Insurance and How it Effects Real Estate.

                Changes in Florida Homeowners Insurance and How it Effects Real Estate. The past 2 years have been the most dramatic in changes I’ve seen in how homeowners  insurance can have an effect on purchasing, and even current homeowners residing in homes. This week for our Realtor... Read More

                Posted in Finance, Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts, Real Estate Tips

                9 APR

                1031 Exchanges & Investment Properties

                1031 Exchanges & Investment Properties

                1031 Exchanges & Investment Properties One of our superstar agents, Will Dean , has tons of experience with rentals and in property management. Will is seeing more 1031 exchanges (see definition below) and people using property as investments or Airbnb both on the buy... Read More

                Posted in Buying, Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts, Real Estate Tips, Selling

                25 SEP

                Changes In the New Real Estate Contract

                Changes In the New Real Estate Contract

                Changes In the New Real Estate Contract Every few years, the Realtors Associations get together and make all sorts of changes to the FR BAR Contracts.   We Realtors than gather with a trusted Realtor attorney and go over all the changes. Usually, changes are minor tweaks... Read More

                Posted in Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts, Real Estate Tips

                28 AUG

                Impact on Eviction Moratorium on Palm Beach County

                Impact on Eviction Moratorium on Palm Beach County

                Impact on Eviction Moratorium on Palm Beach County   Q:          I would love to see a training or session on foreclosures and short sales. Especially with the moratorium being lifted.  What our agent is talking about is that this week, the Federal moratorium... Read More

                Posted in Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts, Rentals

                6 MAR

                Escalation Clause/Private Listings

                Escalation Clause/Private Listings

                Escalation Clause Competition is so fierce that creativity when presenting offers is becoming paramount.  Here is one such tool that has won our clients 2 offers over the last week.  The Escalation clause can be used both by a listing agent or a Buyer’s agent. It assures... Read More

                Posted in Buying, Jeff's Journal, Laws and Contracts

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