If you’re planning to buy or sell real estate, you probably already know that there are going to be many things that need to be considered. From deciding what type of property to buy, to figuring out how to get make an offer or review one, obtain a loan, and conduct...

An encumbrance is really just a fancy word for a burden or restriction on a piece of real estate. Essentially, it means any liability, claim, or limitation that exists against piece of real estate that can restrict the owner’s ability to transfer the title of the...

If you live in Florida and are planning to enter into a real estate transaction, the law requires you to do several things before you can close your deal. These requirements include providing certain documents at or before closing. Although there are not a lot of...

So you’ve decided to open a business. Congratulations!  But before you move any further, have you thought about whether you can actually open your business on the land you have your eye on?  Unfortunately, you can’t just open up shop anywhere you want to since your...

Real estate transactions have special rules, regulations, taxes, forms, and procedures that must be followed to properly pass title to property and protect the parties from future liability. Further, most sales of real estate involve financing, which brings additional...

If you are thinking of starting a business or have already started one, it is crucial for you to figure out how to be a successful leader. Having a good idea and effectively developing it are two very different things, the latter requiring focus, resources, and lots...