Law & the Land

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…

Understanding Partition Actions

When two or more people own property together and cannot agree about its use, Florida law provides that a party may file a partition action. These types of situations are common when business investors own property jointly, the property is…

Is a Triple Net Lease the Right Option for your Palm Beach Area Investment?

Palm Beach commercial real estate investors negotiate leases regularly. Landlords and tenants have different options when entering into these agreements, one of which is a triple net lease. However, it is important to understand how these contracts work so you…

Understanding 1031 Exchanges for Commercial Real Estate

Real estate investment can involve multiple sales and purchases of properties. Ordinarily, when a property owner sells and realizes a profit, he or she will owe taxes on the capital gain. However, when an investor uses a 1031 exchange, taxes…

The Capital Gains Tax and Your Palm Beach Area Property

When you invest in and later sell Palm Beach area real estate, you may realize a substantial profit, but you may also be subject to a heavy capital gains tax on the proceeds of the sale. The good news for…

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…

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…

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…

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…