by Howard C. Stross | Jan 16, 2026 | Asset Protection, Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Closings, Small Business
Every now and then, a Florida case comes along that quietly clears up a point people argue about way more than they should. This one involves a right of first refusal – something we see all the time in real estate deals – and whether it needs its own... 
by Howard C. Stross | May 5, 2025 | Asset Protection, Real Estate, Real Estate Closings
This article focuses on The Florida Constitution, and how it provides security to millions of people that own their primary residence, their Homestead, in Florida. May 1, 2025, was Law Day in the United States. Law Day reminds us that many of our shared values are... 
by Howard C. Stross | Nov 14, 2022 | Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Closings
Probably the two most widely used types of conveyances in Florida are the General Warranty Deed and the Special Warranty Deed. What is the difference between these two widely used types of conveyances in Florida? What do the two types of conveyances have in common?... 
by Howard C. Stross | Sep 9, 2021 | Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Closings
The “AS IS” Real Estate Contract is not the legal equivalent of a magical charm or incantation. A recent Florida appellate court decision reminds everyone in the real estate industry that a lawful “AS IS” real estate contract does not relieve a seller and the... by Howard C. Stross | Nov 23, 2020 | Real Estate Closings, Real Estate
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The ideal form of ownership varies depending on the real estate you own. Below we consider the different types of real estate and offer... by Howard C. Stross | Sep 28, 2020 | Real Estate Closings
If you are presented with a document at closing you feel may be a release of liability, do not sign it. Contact your attorney instead. There are many documents a buyer must sign in most real estate transactions. Almost all of the documents have a valid purpose....
