In Florida, a Deed is required to transfer ownership of a piece of property, regardless of whether that property consists of buildings or vacant land. Contrary to popular opinion, the title to the property is not conveyed by the Mortgage in Florida (the Mortgage creates a lien on the property). There are five (5) main types of Deeds in Florida that will be addressed in this article.

Did you know that Florida is one of only five states (the others being Louisiana, Georgia, Connecticut, and South Carolina) that require witnesses for the notarization and recording of deeds? In common law, a deed is any legal instrument in writing which passes, affirms, or confirms an interest, right, or property and that is signed, attested, delivered, and in some jurisdictions, sealed.

These signs can be a phenomenal marketing and selling tool, but it is important to understand the rules, regulations, and best practices of signage in order to make the most of your “For Sale” sign!

Who really owns property, and what rights to ownership do they have? In this blog, we will discuss a topic you’ve most likely heard about: Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship.

How you hold the title to real estate should be given careful consideration. In this blog, we will discuss the different types of ownership and what each entails. The ultimate point: check your titles and make any necessary changes. We can help!

Many times, when we begin speaking to a client, they have many questions about what exactly Title Insurance is and how it benefits them. Through no fault of their own, the world of Title has remained a mystery to them.

In this blog, we will take a comprehensive look at how Title Insurance benefits you, and why you should care about the Title Company you choose to close with.

Modification of a contract is largely dependent on the situation you are facing with that individual property, although certain clauses like the liquidated damages provisions and the Inspection/Appraisal contingencies arguably should be found in every contract. In this blog, we go further into what you need to know about Real Estate Contracts, and how it can help you in the future.

With COVID-19, there is not a guaranteed return date and no end in sight for the financial struggles so many are facing. Businesses are now turning to the fine print of their contract or leases to determine if they have a “force majeure clause,” and whether that clause would apply to their situations under COVID-19. In this blog, we discuss further and provide valuable insight.

If you are purchasing a property, you should order a survey to make sure that you fully understand the land that you are purchasing. In this blog, we will dive into surveys and easements to bring clarity on the matter.