Owning Property Together? Three Ways to Do It
Each type of co-ownership – tenants in common, joint tenant with right of survivorship and tenants by the entirety – has different rules, along with unique pros and cons.
Tips for Negotiating a Contract Amendment
Most parties can successfully negotiate a change to legal agreements if circumstances change, but here’s a chance to learn from other people’s mistakes – parties who failed to fully understand the contract they currently have.
Using AS IS for New Construction? Don’t
Is it OK to use one of Florida Realtors’ residential contracts for a new-construction home? The short answer: No. The longer answer: Buyers likely lose important protections and it may lead to litigation.
Buying/Selling Your Own Home? What to Disclose
The answer largely lies within the Code of Ethics, and while there are some specific requirements, the keyword for all transactions is “transparency.”
Who Can File a Code of Ethics Complaint?
Dear Joey: Code of Ethics’ headings seem directed to specific people – fellow Realtors, members of the public, etc. Does that limit who can file certain types of ethics complaints? Or are the headings just headings?