Law & the Land

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…

Why it’s Critical to Pay Attention to the Language in Your Commercial Lease

Commercial leases are a vital part of doing business in Florida, but sometimes the signing parties forget that every word of these legally-binding documents matters. Even seemingly innocuous phrases can end up being central to a party’s obligation. That is…

Guy Rabideau Named as one of South Florida’s Best Real Estate Lawyers for 2020

Since 2016, Guy Rabideau, has had the distinguished honor of being nominated for or included as a “Best Lawyer” in the real estate category for West Palm Beach. In 2016, Mr. Rabideau was the only Town of Palm Beach Real…

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…