real estate closings
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If They Build It, You Will Come: New Construction Contracts in Florida
So, you want to buy a brand new home in Florida? Join the crowd. As a real estate attorney in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, I am often asked by folks to review their new construction purchase contract for buying a home from a builder. I’m always happy to do it, but I will always caution that…
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Band-Aid, Not a Cure: Medical Debt Banned from Credit Reports
Easing the Burden of a Broken Medical System Millions of Americans burdened by medical debt are about to receive significant financial relief. A new federal rule finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will remove and prevent all medical debt from appearing on credit reports, significantly improving credit scores and boosting access to loans…
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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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Show Me the Money! Refunds of Estoppel Certificate Fees in Cancelled Florida Real Estate Transactions.
Know Your Rights Under Florida Law When a real estate transaction in Florida falls through, it can be a frustrating and costly experience. One often-overlooked expense is the estoppel certificate fee. These fees, charged by homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to verify information about a property, can be substantial. But what happens to these fees if the…
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Lakewood Ranch Real Estate Attorney Joseph Battaglia named an SRQ Magazine Elite Top Attorney for 2024
For the fourth year in a row, Lakewood Ranch real estate attorney Joseph Battaglia has been included in SRQ Magazine’s Elite Top Attorney Honoree List. The list was published in the September 2024 issue of SRQ Magazine, and Mr. Battaglia was included amongst the other attorney honorees in the real estate law category. Mr. Battaglia…
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Brave New World? Written Buyer Agreements in Florida Real Estate Transactions
The Industry Has Changed. We are now seeing the precise effects on the industry following the major National Association of Realtors lawsuit and settlement which I have previously written about. The first major change in the Florida real estate landscape is the creation and implementation of Buyer Agreements, which will soon be required when a…
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Reissue Me This, Batt, Man
Calculating Title Insurance Savings Should Never Be a Riddle As a Florida real estate attorney, I understand the importance of a smooth and cost-effective closing process for my clients. One way we achieve this at Battaglia Law, PLLC is by proactively applying reissue credit on title insurance premiums, whenever possible. What is a Reissue Credit?…
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Protect Your Money from Wire Fraud Schemes When Buying a Home
The American Land Title Association (“ALTA“) has created a video with four helpful tips on how you can protect your hard-earned money when sending wire transfers when purchasing a home. The video also provides guidance on what to do if you have been targeted by a wire fraud attempt. Below are some helpful tips from…