Welcome to another Newsround, where this week we have had the most significant and long awaited news for landlords in a long time with the Renters’ Rights Bill finally being published by our new government. Let’s start our Newsround this week by taking a look at what it means for landlords. New Renters’ Rights Bill […]
Refi interviews Suzanne Hollander: Property Taxes, Assessment, Appeals – How to Manage Ownership Costs
Shared from REFI January 3, 2024 Article written by Kara Johnson If you’re a homeowner, you’ll need to cough up extra money every year to pay your property tax. This is a charge that local authorities assess based on property you own, including your house. The higher the value of your property, the more you […]
School’s In! A Refresher on RESPs and Estate Planning
With the bell having tolled on the beginning of another schoolyear, there is perhaps no more fitting time to offer a refresher on the details, advantages, and complexities of registered education savings plans (RESPs), while also exploring some of the nuances in relation to their impact on estate planning. Overview and Advantages In general terms, […]
John Pappas Passes | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
There will have to be a follow-up to this because most will never truly appreciate the underlying depth of John Pappas’ impact on Florida property insurance law until it is fully explained. John Pappas was my dear friend, my law school classmate, and Best Man at my marriage to Kim Merlin. We were close friends […]
Bisnow Interviews Suzanne Hollander on Miami Real Estate Market
On Monday, Professor Real Estate® Suzanne Hollander sat down with Bisnow and shared her insights on Miami’s dynamic Real Estate Market. Suzanne discussed impacts of recent large real estate purchases in Miami and foreign investment in property. Read the March 26, 2024 Bisnow article below and Learn Something Real Estate! Suzanne’s insights are highlighted below. […]
Developer Perspectives on Today’s Energy Storage Markets — Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law Blog — August 28, 2024
In 2023, the world added an impressive 45 gigawatts/97 gigawatt-hours of energy storage capacity, nearly tripling year-on-year growth, with the majority driven by battery storage installations. The global energy storage market is projected to continue its rapid expansion in 2024, adding over 100 gigawatt-hours of capacity, primarily from the United States and China. In the […]
A Counterfeit South Carolina Driver’s License, Forged Deed, and a UPS Store In Philadelphia: The Anatomy Of A Title Theft Scam
FBI Investigation: Scam Artists Make Off With Nearly $500,000 In Sale Proceeds; Local Real Estate Agent, Developer, and Attorneys Caught Up In Fraudulent Transaction Involving Concord, MA Property Using a counterfeit driver’s license and passport (shown at right), fake e-mail address impersonating the real owner, and a forged deed and notary stamp, scam artists were […]
The Rising Star of Miami’s Art Scene — Florida Real Estate Lawyers Blog — November 29, 2023
By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. Miami, renowned for its vibrant cultural landscape, is no stranger to artistic hubs that redefine the city’s identity. In recent years, a neighborhood has emerged as a focal point for the arts, transforming itself into the beating heart of Miami’s creative pulse. That neighborhood is Allapattah. In this exploration, we […]
Tenant Rental Assistance Eviction Protection (Chapter 257) Re-enacted By Legislature and Gov. Healey
Non-payment Evictions Put On Hold Until Tenant RAFT Applications Are Denied/Approved Ignoring strong opposition from property owners, the Legislature and Gov. Healey have re-enacted a Covid-19 era tenant protection law (Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2020) which puts an indefinite hold on any non-payment eviction where the tenant has applied for rental assistance (RAFT) […]
Navigating the Sunshine State’s Rental Landscape: Tips for Florida Landlords
Florida’s vibrant real estate market and thriving tourism industry make it an attractive destination for property investors and landlords. However, with the allure of sandy beaches and sunny days comes a unique set of challenges for those in the rental business. From unpredictable weather to evolving legal regulations, Florida landlords must be well-prepared to handle […]