Law & the Land

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…

South Florida Real Estate and the Out-of-State Buyer

South Florida is a hot area for real estate sales and investment. With more and more affluent residents relocating here, residential properties in the luxury market continue to be in high demand. Additionally, the recent trend of out-of-state corporations moving…

Protecting Your Palm Beach Real Estate Rental Market Investment

With its growing business community, ideal climate and scenery, and an influx of out-of-state residents moving into the area, the Palm Beach real estate market is popular among investors. While there are several reasons to buy property in this area,…

Why You Should be Considering Palm Beach Gardens for Your Next Real Estate Purchase

With its beautiful scenery and luxury amenities, Palm Beach County has several attractive real estate options. One community worth considering is Palm Beach Gardens. Here are some reasons why you should be considering Palm Beach Gardens for your next real…

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…

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…

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…

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…