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Florida’s “Save Our Homes” Benefit, The Ability to Transfer The Benefit to a New Homestead
When the Florida constitution was amended in 1992, a provision was adopted that limited ad valorem taxation on Florida homestead property. The constitutional amendment is codified in Section 193.155, Florida Statutes. The purpose of the provision was to protect Florida residents from being priced out of their homes due to […]
The economy is recovering. Law firm business is back (sort of). But the world has changed, and our industry along with it. Lawyers have to be better and do more to succeed in this evolving environment. Better legal skills? That was always a goal of professional development, and continues to […]
The goal of this bill is to streamline the process of short sales, deeds in lieu of foreclosure and loan modifications. Section 105, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, states “Each State shall be permitted to use the funds to address statewide concerns….” Each State and local government, however, is limited to using a maximum […]