Orlando Real Estate Law Blog
Local governments mean business when it comes to easements
Chances are good that as you make your way through your neighborhood, you don't give a second thought to the periodic sight of large green metal boxes -- above-ground transformers -- situated near the curb. That's largely because you might imagine that these...
Understanding more about the commercial real estate appraisal process
Given that most of us are familiar with the concept of appraisals as they relate to residential real estate, we might be tempted to extend this same understanding to the realm of commercial real estate. In other words, we might think that appraisals are essentially...
6-story office building sells for $28 million
Parkway Properties Inc. has sold a six-story office building in Orlando, Florida. The buyer, a real estate investment company — IP Capital Partners LLC — is based out of Boca Raton, Florida. The selling price was $28.2 million. That equals out to approximately $174...
Is it possible to challenge eminent domain?
Can an aggrieved party challenge or object to eminent domain? Yes, however, there are a few stipulations. First, the person must have a chance to receive fair notice. This means that the person should be given reasonable time to seek legal advice and prepare a formal...
Report: Florida still leads the nation in foreclosures
According to a recently released report by the data services provider CoreLogic, Christmas officially came early as far as the U.S. real estate market is concerned. Indeed, the report shows that we've come a long way from the nightmare that was the recent recession,...
Is FDOT taking more land than it needs?
While most of us greet road expansion announcements by the Florida Department of Transportation with great enthusiasm, as it will ultimately mean shorter commutes and all-around faster travel times, it's important to understand that not everyone always shares this...
Helping homeowners with questions about water and sewer projects
When bulldozers, gravel trucks and other heavy equipment starts rolling into a nearby vacant lot or somewhere even closer to your property, there's a very good chance that a new structure is going to be built sooner than later. While the prospect of having a new...
Will eminent domain make a multi-state oil pipeline a reality?
Over the last several decades, significant parts of both Montana and North Dakota have undergone a drastic transformation thanks to the discovery of massive deposits of oil and natural gas in the Bakken Formation. Indeed, where there were once fields and dirt, there...
Report: Florida has some work to do regarding foreclosure aid
Back in 2010, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the creation of the Hardest Hit Fund, a federal program designed to provide the 18 states hit hardest by the foreclosure crisis with much-needed funding to help stabilize their local housing markets. Specifically,...
Why a title examination is so important for prospective homebuyers
Once an offer to purchase a home is accepted, the real work begins for the homebuyers, as they must start planning their impending move in earnest. This means picking a mover, packing up their items, buying new furniture and, of course, familiarizing themselves with...
