Law & the Land

Who’s Gobbling Up Seaside Hotels? Wheelock’s Latest Acquisition Biggest South Florida Sale Since Pre-Pandemic

After a rough stretch, the South Florida hotel real estate market may well be on the rebound. One sign pointing to hospitality sector recovery is real estate investment firm Wheelock Street Capital’s purchase of The Ben West Palm in West…

Southbound! Despite dizzying listing prices, Northerners still compete for homes in the Sunshine State.

It’s no secret that home sales in Florida are exploding, even though the prices are at a record high and home inventory levels are at a record low. That’s because the state is experiencing a huge growth spurt in the…

Plans are in the Works that Will Help Solve Wellington’s Equestrian Housing Squeeze

The cadence of the upcoming Wellington equestrian season is quickening but the limited available housing tends to slow down one leg of the annual tradition. If you have attended the town’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), which runs from January 5th…

Ten Most Prestigious Courses in Florida’s Golf Capitol

While glistening Atlantic waves may beckon beach lovers and deep-sea fishermen, it’s the perfectly top-dressed putting greens that attract golf enthusiasts from around the world to Palm Beach County, a.k.a. Florida’s Golf Capitol. With over 160 picturesque golf courses ranging…

Jupiter’s Harbourside Mall Struggles as it Reimagines Brand

How does a failing mall, designed to breathe life into a sleepy coastal town, rise from the ashes of empty lease spaces and law suits? You may have noticed that a big attention-getter in local business news is the plight…

When Do You Need a Lawyer at a Real Estate Closing?

When do you need a lawyer at a real estate closing? The answer, increasingly, is almost always. Florida is among the majority of states that don’t require you to have the assistance or presence of your own lawyer at a…

World’s Best Jumpers Arriving for WEF

What do Henrik von Eckermann of Sweden, Germany’s Tony Stormanns, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts have in common? They are all world-class jumpers who have chosen to compete at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. These three are no stranger…

South Florida Communities with Rosy Rental Futures

Florida’s Hot Residential Rental Market is Now Sizzling In the high-end rental sector, and as one of the nine states that have the most expensive zip codes markets in the nation—Florida boasts fifteen zip codes, following New York with 44…

Navigating the Nuances of Clear Cooperation

A four-year-old policy has become the center of one of the most controversial and contentious conflicts in the entire real estate industry, sparking heated debate among industry professionals and insiders and even a DOJ investigation. Cooperation clearly is a very…

8 Must-Do’s to Create a Killer Broker’s Open

While a broker’s open house is designed to show a preferred property to other agents so they in turn can review their own client rosters for a potential buyer, there are also a number of career-building benefits to be had.…

5 Last-Minute Tax Bracket Adjustment Tips

If you haven’t checked your tax bracket lately, it might be a good time to take a peek. The 2024’s tax rates and income brackets are readily available and the new year will be here before you know it. The…

Making Money with Florida Real Estate

Making money in Florida real estate. You’ve heard it’s a great long-term investment, the state is experiencing a population boom, there’s a surging tourism industry, and there are numerous tax incentives for investing in real estate. But is the timing…

World’s Best Jumpers Arriving for WEF

What do Henrik von Eckermann of Sweden, Germany’s Tony Stormanns, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts have in common? They are all world-class jumpers who have chosen to compete at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington. These three are no stranger…

South Florida Communities with Rosy Rental Futures

Florida’s Hot Residential Rental Market is Now Sizzling In the high-end rental sector, and as one of the nine states that have the most expensive zip codes markets in the nation—Florida boasts fifteen zip codes, following New York with 44…

Navigating the Nuances of Clear Cooperation

A four-year-old policy has become the center of one of the most controversial and contentious conflicts in the entire real estate industry, sparking heated debate among industry professionals and insiders and even a DOJ investigation. Cooperation clearly is a very…

8 Must-Do’s to Create a Killer Broker’s Open

While a broker’s open house is designed to show a preferred property to other agents so they in turn can review their own client rosters for a potential buyer, there are also a number of career-building benefits to be had.…

5 Last-Minute Tax Bracket Adjustment Tips

If you haven’t checked your tax bracket lately, it might be a good time to take a peek. The 2024’s tax rates and income brackets are readily available and the new year will be here before you know it. The…

Making Money with Florida Real Estate

Making money in Florida real estate. You’ve heard it’s a great long-term investment, the state is experiencing a population boom, there’s a surging tourism industry, and there are numerous tax incentives for investing in real estate. But is the timing…