REAL ESTATE

We understand real estate matters, whether it be the purchase of your first home or negotiating a complex commercial lease for your business, can be intricate, intimidating and overwhelming. That’s why our dedicated real estate department is here to listen to what’s important to you and then guide you through every step of the process with precision and pragmatic legal counsel.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Whether you’re buying or selling residential or commercial property, our team has the knowledge and experience to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. From negotiating contracts to conducting due diligence to drafting closing documents to handling the closing itself, we’ll be by your side to protect your interests and facilitate a full service, seamless closing. With multiple licensed title insurance agents, our firm can coordinate every aspect of your transaction and let you focus on more important things, like packing boxes..

Leasing

Our extensive experience drafting and negotiating leases for both landlords and tenants will give you piece of mind in even the most unique of circumstances. Our more than a century of experience in leasing matters, including everything from standalone residences to anchored shopping center units, positions us to both anticipate and address potential traps and trouble in your lease before it is even signed. Rights of first refusal, options to purchase, exclusive rights, and countless other specialized provisions, when used strategically can help your family and business prepare for the future, today.

Financing

Navigating the complexities of real estate financing can be daunting. Clients frequently share how their loan documents are long, full of small text, and unfamiliar terms. Thankfully, we’ve been reviewing interpreting loan documents since our inception. We make it a priority for you to not just sign your loan documents, but to understand them in terms that make sense to you. When those terms don’t’ meet your approval, we can help identify practical solutions that work for you and the lender. Most traditionally financing can take up to 30 years to payoff, let us make sure you understand what that journey entails.

Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

With constantly changing boards of directors and members, homeowner’s associations can present unique challenges to individual homeowners and entire neighborhoods. Our attorneys are well-versed in HOA regulations and can assist you with issues such as dues collections, covenant drafting and enforcement, dispute resolution, governance matters, and making sure your deed restrictions are timely preserved in accordance with Florida law.

Title Insurance

Protecting your real estate investment with title insurance is essential. Our firm includes multiple licensed title insurance agents and our entire real estate team is well-versed in the complex world of real estate title insurance. Whether you are buying or lending money secured by real estate, let us make sure the property is free and clear of any defects or encumbrances that could jeopardize your property or mortgage rights.

Evictions and Ejectments

Sometimes tenants don’t live up to their end of the bargain and a landlord needs to take steps to regain possession of their property.  This process can be challenging, but our firm is here to provide comprehensive assistance. From initiating the eviction or ejectment proceedings to navigating legal hurdles along the way, our attorneys are here to help you regain control of your property.