Orlando Real Estate Law Blog
Lawsuits filed by Sabal Trail to use eminent domain
Many Florida residents are finding themselves on the receiving end of controversial eminent domain lawsuits aimed at seizing land for a contested natural gas line. The pipeline, known as the Sabal Trail Transmission pipeline, is targeting 25 properties in central...
Buying real estate with partners
Before two or more people purchase property in Florida together, they must make some important decisions. How to hold the property's title, whether to create a limited liability company, whether to put the property in a trust and how to handle liability issues are...
How to hire a good real estate agent
When planning to sell a home in Florida, it's important to work with the right real estate agent. Choosing the right Realtor often involves asking a few good questions. One of the most important questions to ask a real estate agent is if he or she is properly...
CRE gains still to be had for careful investors
Real estate investors in Florida and around the country may have reason to be concerned about the current state of the commercial property market. Both the Federal Reserve and Bloomberg have issued warnings recently about speculative price increases and market...
Investing in real estate without buying property
Florida residents may already be aware of the various ways in which they can build their retirement savings other than through investing in the stock market or purchasing residential real estate for the sole purpose of renting it out. While renting property may reap a...
U.K.’s Brexit could benefit U.S. REITs
The United Kingdom's vote to exit the European Union sent a shock wave of uncertainty through the global financial markets, with many stocks taking a beating. However, Florida investors may be interested to learn that real estate investment trusts, or REITs, could...
Retail sector lagging as CRE growth continues
The value of commercial real estate in Florida and around the country plummeted in late 2008 when the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy filing triggered a financial crisis. Things remained difficult for commercial property developers for the next few years as the economy...
What to know about real estate in 2016
Florida residents who are thinking about purchasing a home or investing in residential rental properties may wish to know more about some of the trends expected for 2016. This can be important for avoiding inconvenient obstacles and planning one's strategy well in...
CRE developers focus on amenities to attract Millennials
Some commercial real estate developers in Florida and around the country may have been caught off-guard by the speed at which co-working arrangements and mixed-use buildings have gained in popularity. The workspace sharing company WeWork was a fledgling start up with...
Savers and experienced investors can work together for profit
People in Florida who have been cautious savers all their lives might be looking for a way to get a bigger return on an investment. For experienced real estate investors, these cautious savers might be the answer to increasing their profit as well. An experienced real...
