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An open permit from a roof job that never got its final inspection, a garage converted into an efficiency years ago, a back porch that slowly became a bedroom: permit problems are among the most common surprises when selling a house in South Florida. They often appear only when the title company runs its lien … Continued

When a South Florida homeowner falls behind on the mortgage, or simply owes close to what the house is worth, two options come up again and again: a short sale and a cash sale. They solve different problems. This guide explains how each works in Florida, what each means for your credit, taxes and any … Continued

If your condo building in Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach is due for a milestone inspection, or your association has just released its structural integrity reserve study (SIRS), you have probably noticed that selling a condo in Florida has become more complicated. The state’s post-Surfside condo laws changed what sellers must disclose, how associations fund … Continued

Selling a house during a divorce in Florida combines two hard things: dividing your largest asset and making real estate decisions with someone you may no longer agree with. This guide explains how the marital home is treated under Florida law, the three common options (sell, buy out or delay), how the mortgage and taxes … Continued

Inheriting a house with brothers and sisters sounds simple until the conversation about what to do with it begins. One sibling wants to keep it, another needs the money now, and someone may already be living there. This guide explains how selling an inherited house with siblings works in Florida: who owns it, how buyouts … Continued

When a hurricane or a flood damages your home in South Florida, the questions come quickly. Can you sell a flood-damaged house as it is? Do you have to tell buyers? Will the city make you raise the house before you rebuild? This guide explains how selling a hurricane- or flood-damaged house in Florida actually … Continued