Florida real estate developers, large corporations, and other non-farming entities have long used the state’s “greenbelt” law to take advantage of significant tax discounts. The law provides for lower tax assessments on property classified as agricultural, which Becker land use attorney Katie Edwards-Walpole says is a good thing because it […]
When teaching contract law to my undergraduate students at Florida International University, I always begin with a question: “How many of you sign a contract without reading it?” A simple question and one would think that everyone reads before they sign. But no. Mostly everyone signs without reading, whether a […]
In Can Financial LLC vs. Niklewicz, Case No. 4D19-3668 (Fla. 4th DCA 2020), Jack Niklewicz thought he was buying his dream home for a significant discount. Instead, he purchased a nightmare because he neglected to perform any due diligence before buying the property at a foreclosure auction. Can Financial LLC […]
Areas of Focus: Real Estate
“Commercial Real Estate: A Review of 2020 & Planning for 2021” – Practical Law Real Estate
02.02.2021
Practical Law Real Estate recently asked several leading real estate practitioners to share their thoughts on recent trends and developments impacting the real estate market, and provide predictions for the year ahead. The responses of Claramargaret Groover are featured below. Q: What already-occurring real estate market trends were accelerated due to the […]
As ‘pandemic migration’ continues, real estate markets outside of city centers are enjoying an infusion of serious buyers and motivated sellers. If you’re exploring a new home purchase, especially if that home is in a new city or state, it is crucial to surround yourself with a team you can […]
Areas of Focus: Real Estate
