Solar Panels Contract Pitfalls
By: Barry Miller, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando As more and more homeowners are installing solar panels, all parties to the transaction need to keep a sharp eye on all of the pitfalls involved. If these matters are not addressed it could lead to litigation and thousands of dollars in obligations and costs. First, on the listing side. If there are solar...Read More
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Escrow Agent Versus Closing Agent. What’s The Difference?
By: Robert Garcia, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando Buying or selling real estate should be a fun and exciting process…if you know what you are doing. However, all too often, buyers and sellers are presented with contracts and told to “sign here” but are given no explanation as to what they are entering into. Under Florida law, real estate agents are unable to provide their...Read More
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Protecting The Proceeds Of The Sale Of Homestead Property
By: Christian C. Walters, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando Many of us who reside in the State of Florida know that homestead provides various protections to Florida Landowners. Florida’s homestead laws provide powerful tools to ensure that a family home is not the subject of a forced sale. What many people do not realize is, you can actually sell your homestead,...Read More
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Florida Remote Online Notarization Statute Changes
By: Barry L. Miller, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando Florida Statute 117, which governs remote online notarization (RON), was amended and the following changes take effect on January 1, 2022: • A Florida online notary performing a RON closing shall select the technology to be used. No person, other than the notary’s employer, may require the notary to use a particular...Read More
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What To Do If A Home Has Solar Panels
By: Barry L. Miller, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando When listing a home that has solar panels, agents must make inquiry with the seller to ensure that the Solar Panels are addressed. Find out: Are the panels leased or owned? a. If leased, can the lease be transferred and assumed by the buyer?...Read More
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Tips Before Renting An Apartment Or Home
By: Barry L. Miller, Esq., of Barry L. Miller, P.A., Offices Orlando Before renting a home or apartment, follow these tips to avoid issues: 1. Shop around. It is a tenant’s market right now. See if there are incentives. Free month’s rent, re-imbursement for moving expenses or gift card. If your credit score is high, ask that the security deposit be waived...Read More
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