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Why You Need Title Insurance
Have you ever made an expensive purchase such as a car, a boat, or a home, but decided to forgo the insurance that would cover you in case of an accident? Probably not.
Well, the same should go for your property rights! It’s important to have insurance to cover you...
Alternatives To Litigation
While there's no concrete answer to how long a lawsuit process might take in court, US cases take over a year on average, and cases running 5 or more years are not unheard of. The load of cases before state courts has increased over time, while staffing has not. Sta...
Hurricane Plans to Protect Yourself and Your Home
Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, we’re all in the same boat come hurricane season. So before any storms can appear on the horizon, it’s wise to make hurricane plans to protect both yourself and your home to the best of your ability. Here’s a checklist of th...
Going Green: At Home and In Your Wallet
[three_fourth_last]In this day and age, we hear about all sorts of promotions and catchy phrases such as “go green” in order to promote the idea of a healthier environment. We’ve made huge technological strides in a short time period and through our own amazement,...
What You Should Know About Title Commitments
At some point during the process of closing on your new home, you’ll receive a stack of papers from your real estate title company. They’ll tell you it’s your title commitment, but here’s the question: do you know what that is and why you’ve received it?
A ...
What is a Limited Liability Corporation?
In US law, corporations are organizations authorized to act as a legal entity. United States law also recognizes another legal status for a company, called a 'limited liability corporation,' or LLC for short. LLCs are not separate legal entities like regular corpora...
Why Homebuyers Should Care about Flood Plains
The area and land surrounding a potential home is something many homebuyers should check out before committing to a piece of property. However, what some home hunters fail to take into consideration are the varying outcomes when choosing land, such as whether the land i...
Sellers Closing Timeline: A To-Do List
Once you’ve accepted the buyer’s offer or negotiated a deal acceptable to all parties, you can expect to spend about 6-8 weeks working to get to the closing table. Fortunately you won’t have to do all of the work by yourself, but you’ll need to spend time comple...
Asset Division: How Are Assets Divided in a Divorce?
When the legal state of marriage is ended by divorce, legal commitments by the couple - property, debts and more - must be resolved. Asset division can be complicated and emotional, and legal advice is frequently required.
While laws vary by state, the divorce pr...
5 Reasons Why Your Closing Should Be Insured
When you purchase a new home in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, your title company will give you the option to purchase title insurance. While it’s tempting to say ‘nah, I’m good’ and simply close on the house without a second thought, you should first consider what y...