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June 28, 2018

Does Deposit Acceptance Turn an Offer into a Contract?

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A binding contract to purchase real estate only requires "consideration," which is defined as something of value offered for something else of value.
June 10, 2019

Florida's Governor Signs Bills on Open Permits and Online Notaries

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Open and expired permits can delay closings, but the new Florida law allows local governments to close permits after six years in most cases. The online notary law will make it easier for buyers and sellers to close without being physically present.
March 24, 2020

Florida’s Remote Notary Law Allows Social-Distance Closings

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On Jan. 1, authorization for remote notarizations became law, meaning buyers and sellers no longer have to be in the same room. But not all notaries can offer this service.
March 31, 2020

Florida Realtors White Paper: When It Comes to Contracts, Is Coronavirus a 'Force Majeure'?

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The COVID-19 pandemic is certainly unprecedented, but is it considered, legally speaking, an "act of God"? Here's a look at how a court may rule on real estate disputes that arise from transactions during this time.
May 20, 2020

A Closer Look at Real Estate Riders, Addenda and Disclosures

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Realtors have a lot of paperwork they could add to a standard contract. How do you know when, if and how? In most cases, though, transactions will proceed smoothly if riders, addenda and disclosures are introduced earlier rather than later.
November 4, 2020

2020 Election: Strong Results for Realtor-Backed Candidates

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10 Realtors or affiliates were elected or re-elected, and 96% of RPAC-endorsed candidates won their race.
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