Who pays for HOA/Condo special assessments?
One of the services a title company performs is ordering what is known as a “HOA/Condo Estoppel”. This is basically...
The most important date on a Florida real estate contract? Not what you think
You might jump in and say “the closing date”? Not the case! The most important line on a real estate...
Check carefully for inspection periods that include open permit and code violation searches on your contract
Many of the newer versions of the Florida real estate contracts include code violation, municipal lien and open permit searches...
VIDEO: What does the perfect Florida real estate contract look like?
Check out our new video on what the perfect contract should look like: Video: What does the perfect real estate...
Why we love “effective dates” penciled in
Nothing leads to more stress for buyers and sellers than misunderstandings over when a contract is “effective”. Effective means essentially,...
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How low can a real estate contract go?
Pretty low. The only thing remaining to be taken from the buyer was a kidney. Having reviewed hundreds, if not...
“To survey or not to survey” : The question for cash buyers
Cash buyers of single family homes are not required to order a survey. Why spend $350 +/- on a survey? First...
Why we love the FAR CRSP-13 contract
Florida has several Florida-specific contract templates available for use, but only the CRSP-13 captures a special place in our heart. This contract covers all the issues that...
The problem with offers without “offer deadlines”
Don’t leave leave the offer deadline of a contract blank:. Failing to specify for how long your offer is on...