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Options for getting into the Florida housing market
Not everyone's lifestyle is amenable to home ownership. Buying a home literally requires a person to put down roots and to invest time, energy, and money into the residence that they have chosen to make their own. However, for many Americans, home ownership is part of...
Technology may determine the future of zoning
Zoning, or the division of land into zones designated for certain types of use, can be a very complex and contentious process. Many parties have conflicting interests that they seek to protect through zoning. When city officials gather to determine zoning, the going...
Florida city may use eminent domain to prevent development
Florida is known throughout the world for its gorgeous stretches of beach. Our state is unique for its combination of city living and beachfront beauty.However, urban development and nature preservation often clash with each other. Developers, property owners, beach...
Can I challenge zoning changes that will hurt my property?
This Florida land use and eminent domain legal blog has dedicated numerous informative articles to the discussion of zoning and how it impacts the way property owners may use their land. When a person buys a parcel of land they may be limited on what types of...
Memorial may subject business owners to eminent domain
On June 12, 2016, 49 men and women were killed at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando by a gunman. The event rocked the state of Florida and shocked Americans throughout the country. Individuals connected to the heinous crime have fought to keep the memory of the victims...
Do not let a dispute derail your pending real estate project
Growth and the construction of new buildings are signs that communities are prospering and ready to thrive. All across Florida new housing developments, industrial parks, and commercial centers are popping up, giving individuals new choices for where to live, work,...
A discussion of the purpose of zoning laws
Individuals are asked to consider this scenario: during the early hours of a Florida morning, a reader of this real property legal blog is in bed and enjoying their last few moments of peace before getting up and facing the day. Suddenly, the reader is confronted with...
Obtaining compensation for your business after eminent domain
You own a business on land that the government hopes to condemn for public works. Although you have owned and maintained your business for years, the eminent domain process may allow the government to quickly obtain your land and use it for city projects. Know that if...
Millennials form increasing percentage of home buyers
As an increasing number of young people in Florida and across the country purchase homes, the mortgage industry may be looking to escalate its technical sophistication. Many millennials have expressed a preference for a digital process that is faster and more...
Winning commercial real estate bids with loan preapproval
According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors, the majority of all commercial real estate transactions involve some type of financing. This means that buyers with pre-approved or proven loans will usually have an advantage over other buyers....