Eminent domain, despite being a legal tactic used by the government, is still something that often feels a bit out of place in the United States. There is such a focus in Florida and all over the country on the idea of personal freedom, personal ownership and personal...
Buying real estate often involves multiple professional examinations of the property, as well as thorough disclosures provided by the seller. The purpose of appraisals and disclosures is to protect people from getting taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals.A...
Buying a house or other property without an agent can be a risky venture for buyers, especially at closing if they aren’t careful. Yet “iBuyer” companies are growing, according to the National Association of Realtors, which says 13% of homebuyers did...
Eminent domain allows the government to take (condemn) private citizens’ property for “public use.” Though the government must compensate the property owners fairly, conflicts can easily arise out of the situation.One aspect of eminent domain that is...
Selling a home is a time of great possibilities, of potential, of hope. But when you make plans to sell your home, it’s important to know what is expected of the seller.Like most states, Florida requires sellers to make certain disclosures about the...
If you are concerned that a government body has unfairly taken or ruined parts of your land, you have legal options. When they avoid formal eminent domain proceedings to take your land and fail to pay you fairly for your loss, they have violated your rights to...
Most property owners are of the idea that if land is yours, you retain full rights to it. However, you may be surprised to learn this is not always the case.In some instances, your neighbor may take over some of your property, with neither your knowledge nor consent....
