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When Will This Skyrocketing Market End?
Florida attorney Jim Brown discusses the white-hot real estate market and gives his insight on what has caused it and when it will come to an end.
Team or Group Advertising – Are you doing it right?
Florida attorney Jim Brown goes over the rules of team and group advertising at your brokerage. The controlling rules can be found at Florida Administrative Code R. 61J2-10.026 and Florida Statute 475.
How to Close (or REFI) When the Seller Has Creditor Liens
Florida attorney Jim Brown reveals how to close or refinance when the seller has creditor liens – FL Statute 222.01
Homestead Portability & “Apportionment”
Florida attorney Jim Brown explains homestead portability rules and “apportionment” – the little known secret.
Basic Mechanics of 1031 Exchanges
Florida attorney Jim Brown talks about the basic mechanics of 1031 like-kind exchanges and explains what it means to “defer” taxes.
Changes in the Law – Open Permits
The Statute (FL Stat 553.79) controlling the closure of open permits was revised October 19, 2019.
Nov. 1, 2021 FL FAR/BAR Contract Revisions
There are 4 big changes to the new contract form and several other changes that can have big impacts. Please familiarize yourself with all the changes outlined below.
PBC Wiping All Code Liens
Have a building or home in Palm Beach County with a code violation fine that resulted in a lien? It can be reduced to zero and released if you act fast. Yes, even if it’s for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Renting – When Do You Lose Homestead?
Florida attorney Jim Brown answers the frequent question asked by realtors, “My homeowner wants to rent their property, when will their homestead benefit go away?”
Interpreting Contract Effective Dates
Florida attorney Jim Brown explains how to correctly interpret effective date on your contract (FloridaRealtors/Florida FarBar-ASIS-5 REV.4/17 2017)