Law & the Land

Appealing Your Palm Beach Tax Appraisal

If you are a Palm Beach property owner, you have probably already received your Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (or TRIM Notice). If you are alarmed that your assessment is too high, you might have reason to be; an inaccurate…

What to Expect in the Palm Beach County Housing Market in Spring 2020

According to a recent report, the median price of a luxury home in the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, more than tripled in the third quarter from a year ago to a record $16.5 million. It’s believed that this increase…

Palm Beach Luxury Sales are Up in the Third Quarter

Anyone keeping an eye on the Town of Palm Beach this year would have noticed its active real estate market. Although the housing market typically slows during the holidays, high-end sales in this South Florida community have continued to enjoy…

Factors to Consider Before Buying Luxury Palm Beach Area Property

For high-end homebuyers, Florida’s Palm Beaches offer so many exquisite and unique options that it would seem there is something for everyone. From the coastal beauty and convenience of West Palm Beach to Singer Island’s quiet seaside estates, to Wellington’s…

What Happened with the Sale of the Former Palm House?

After months of litigation, a federal appellate court upheld the bankruptcy sale of Palm Beach’s former Palm House to the North American affiliate of London + Regional Properties, (LR U.S. Holdings LLC). Here is the latest on what happened with…

Why New Jersey Music Legend Jon Bon Jovi May be Moving to Palm Beach

Recently, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Jon Bon Jovi put his Middletown, New Jersey mansion on the market. The New Jersey native bought property in the Palm Beach area last year, causing some to speculate that he may…

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…

Who Bought the Most Expensive Florida Homes in Q3?

Palm Beach County in Florida has a reputation for penning record-breaking luxury property deals, and Quarter Three was no different. Coming off of the second quarter when the New York Post reported Palm Beach leading $10million-plus sales with a 44%…

Which ultra-luxe Florida zip code is calling your client’s name?

The lifestyle of the rich and famous can be a many-splendored thing—the keyword being many. Some of the wealthiest citizens of the world have chosen Florida as their most-favored locales and these preferred zip codes each offer a distinctly different…

Setting up a Real Estate Company in Florida

Choose a Business Entity Most Advantageous for Your Real Estate Enterprise As a real estate agent handling huge dollar transactions and steering life-changing commitments for your clients, you may have wondered if setting up a business entity would solidify your…

They’re Comiiiiiiing… Entice International House Hunters with Targeted Selling Points

Successful cross border closings involve proper legal advice and smart agents It’s not just U.S. Citizens flocking to Florida for real estate opportunity; foreign investors have their eyes on us as well and are engaging Florida real estate lawyers and…

Tackling a Tough Year in Florida’s Real Estate Market

Florida real estate lawyers and agents likely agree, it’s no secret that it’s been a wild and wooly ride in the State’s real estate market. Homes closing and moving briskly off the market fueled by cash and carry customers have…

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…

Who Bought the Most Expensive Florida Homes in Q3?

Palm Beach County in Florida has a reputation for penning record-breaking luxury property deals, and Quarter Three was no different. Coming off of the second quarter when the New York Post reported Palm Beach leading $10million-plus sales with a 44%…

Which ultra-luxe Florida zip code is calling your client’s name?

The lifestyle of the rich and famous can be a many-splendored thing—the keyword being many. Some of the wealthiest citizens of the world have chosen Florida as their most-favored locales and these preferred zip codes each offer a distinctly different…

Setting up a Real Estate Company in Florida

Choose a Business Entity Most Advantageous for Your Real Estate Enterprise As a real estate agent handling huge dollar transactions and steering life-changing commitments for your clients, you may have wondered if setting up a business entity would solidify your…

They’re Comiiiiiiing… Entice International House Hunters with Targeted Selling Points

Successful cross border closings involve proper legal advice and smart agents It’s not just U.S. Citizens flocking to Florida for real estate opportunity; foreign investors have their eyes on us as well and are engaging Florida real estate lawyers and…

Tackling a Tough Year in Florida’s Real Estate Market

Florida real estate lawyers and agents likely agree, it’s no secret that it’s been a wild and wooly ride in the State’s real estate market. Homes closing and moving briskly off the market fueled by cash and carry customers have…