This intra-family dispute on ownership of a residence in Broward County has important implications for probate and real estate lawyers and has become a favorite of those who teach Florida homestead constitutional principles. If you do not specialize in Florida constitutional homestead law, do not dabble in it, as the […]
A good portion of my practice involves representing buyers in commercial and residential transactions. Part of this representation involves advising my clients on due diligence matters pertaining to the property. Most of us know investigation of various real property matters is critical before purchasing commercial real estate. Do you also […]
Last month I wrote about the importance of due diligence before a contract is signed when purchasing commercial property. This month’s article discusses a buyer’s due diligence after the contract has been signed but prior to closing and taking title to the property. As stated in last month’s article, a […]
FT. MYERS, October 30, 2014 – Becker & Poliakoff is pleased to announce that Tyra N. Read has joined the Real Estate Practice Group as a shareholder in the Ft. Myers office. Before joining Becker & Poliakoff, she practiced in the real estate group at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. Ms. Read concentrates her […]
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 […]
