Open permits are becoming a prevalent issue with residential real estate closings in Collier County Florida. This has become particularly true following Hurricane Irma in the fall of 2017.

On the surface it may sound like a good idea to report the sales price of your real estate transaction lower than the actual value paid, particularly if furnishings are included.

I am certain most everyone is familiar with the age old adage “if it sounds too good to be true…” yet buyers purchasing foreclosures are falling for this trick every day.

I’m a great believer in full-time professional Realtors, not just the part time Realtors that hang their license with an office hoping to cash in on a commission check when a close friend or relati

One of the most common questions I receive from sellers who are upside down on their mortgage(s) is what a deficiency judgment is and whether or not it may apply to them.

Listing Agents should familiarize their foreign sellers of the new withholding requirements under F.I.R.P.TA.

The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) proved to be a failure. In part, this has triggered an increase in the number of short sales.

Florida homestead status is an important concept which appears in three different sections of the Florida State Constitution.

Whenever the sales contract for residential improved property is used, there is the potential that sales tax may be due if any furnishings are included in the sale.

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