Naples Real Estate Law Blog
Which type of business entity is best for you?
If you plan to start a new business in Florida, choosing which business entity you will form represents one of the first and most important things you will need to do. You need to make this decision carefully because it will affect you and your business for years to...
read moreHow powerful is your HOA?
Now that you have decided to move to Florida, the next thing you need to do is find that dream house or condo in which to live. With so many properties from which to choose, this could take a while and prove to be an exciting, albeit exhausting, process. So many...
read moreHelp with real estate law key when building a fence in Florida
Floridians who are seeking to improve a home and property will often decide that they need to have a fence installed. Reasons include safety, aesthetics or general home refurbishment. However, when planning to do this, many homeowners make the mistake of ignoring real...
read moreFlorida HOA board and residents struggle with vulture problem
Residents of Tudor Grove at Timber Springs in Florida say that they are concerned about the hundreds of black vultures that occupy their community. One homeowner there claimed that the birds can carry up to 35 diseases. She also said that multiple attempts to get them...
read moreWhat can an HOA tell homeowners about their property?
The intent of a homeowners' association is to protect the visual appeal of the neighborhood, protect property values and maintain common spaces. These organizations exist for the purpose of benefitting the property owners who live in the community. To make HOAs work...
read moreThe potential drawbacks of condo living
Buildings that are currently used as apartment complexes could one day be converted into condos. In an apartment complex, each tenant pays rent to the landlord who will maintain the property. In a condo, each resident owns their own unit and may be assessed a fee to...
read moreWhat to consider when starting an HOA
Homeowners associations have become more popular in recent decades in Florida and throughout the country. As of 2010, roughly one in five Americans lived in a property controlled by an HOA. To create an HOA, a group of individuals will need to create an LLC or similar...
read moreUsing an FHA loan for an investment property
When it comes to investing, many Americans turn to real estate as an alternative to the stock market. However, real estate investment typically requires more capital. While this may dissuade some from entering the housing market, high costs don’t always have to...
read moreTurning a hobby into a business
Starting a business can be an effective way for Florida residents to gain more control over their careers. However, there are some questions that a person should ask before deciding to turn a hobby into a business venture. The first question to consider is what a...
read moreTips for maximizing the value of a home
While Florida homeowners are still seeing their homes appreciate in value, home prices are rising at a slower rate. Slower price appreciation may be a sign that a buyer's market is approaching. At a minimum, sellers will have to do more to get the most for their...
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