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Keeping Holidays Happy. Holiday Extensions Under Far/Bar Residential Real Estate Contracts
Navigating Deadline Extensions in Florida Real Estate Transactions If you’re buying or selling a home this time of year, as you’re busy planning and enjoying your holiday festivities, it’s important to be aware of how holidays can affect deadlines of your home buying or selling process. Florida real estate transactions rely heavily on timely action…
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FAR/BAR Residential Contract and FAR/BAR “As Is” Residential Contract Revised as of August 1, 2024
The Florida Realtors / Florida Bar (“FARBAR”) Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase and the “AS IS” Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase have been updated as of August 1, 2024. The new revised versions are identifiable by “6xx” and “Rev. 8/24” notations towards the lower left-hand corner of each contract. What Changed? The changes…
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Document Preparation Fee? Not On My Watch.
Protecting Your Interests During Real Estate Closings The sale of Florida real estate signifies a significant financial transaction, often marking a new chapter for sellers. However, navigating the intricacies of closing costs can be a complex and potentially contentious process. It’s no secret that every transaction has closing costs, some of which are paid by…
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FAR/BAR Residential Contract and FAR/BAR “As Is” Residential Contract Revised as of July 1, 2023
The Florida Realtors / Florida Bar (“FARBAR”) Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase and the “AS IS” Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase have been updated as of July 1, 2023. The new revised versions are identifiable by “6x” and “Rev. 7/23” notations towards the lower left-hand corner of each contract. The changes to both…
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AS-IS? As if. Florida Residential Real Estate Seller’s Property Disclosure.
On this Throwback Thursday we will look at an oldie-but-goodie opinion issued by the Florida Supreme Court. Specifically, we will look at the landmark case of Johnson v. Davis, 480 So. 2d 625 (Fla. 1986), a case which forever changed the expectations and duties placed upon sellers of residential property in Florida. Most of you…