by Howard C. Stross | Apr 8, 2020 | Business Law, Buying and Selling a Business, Real Estate Closings
Once a business sale contract is signed, a buyer or seller may ask how long it will take to close the deal. Howard Stross discusses what can affect a closing date when buying or selling a business. The timing for closing on a business purchase or sale could depend on... by Howard C. Stross | Jul 12, 2019 | Asset Protection, Real Estate Closings
Florida landlords may protect their real estate from liens resulting from tenants’ improvements. To take advantage of Florida law and avoid liens and disputes with construction contractors and material suppliers, landlords must take the actions discussed below and in... by Howard C. Stross | Jun 10, 2016 | Real Estate Closings
Have you ever been at a real estate closing or presented with a long agreement containing language and terms you did not understand? Has anyone ever told you, “Don’t worry, it’s just boilerplate”? Boilerplate is a slang word used to describe language... by Howard C. Stross | Mar 17, 2015 | Real Estate Closings
The predators are at it again with yet another trick about obtaining a certified copy of the deed to one’s Homestead. The dictionary defines dastardly as cowardly, characterized by underhandedness or treachery. That definition perfectly describes what so-called... by Howard C. Stross | Nov 4, 2014 | Real Estate Closings
A full-time real estate flipper, or what the IRS considers full-time, may not qualify for the lower capital gain tax rate and instead be taxed at the ordinary income tax rate. A real estate flipper buys real estate, rehabs it and then sells within a short time. It is... by Howard C. Stross | May 27, 2014 | Real Estate Closings
Sales tax may be due in a Florida real estate deal when tangible personal property is part of the transaction. If sales tax is owed, the seller must collect the tax and pay it over to the Florida Department of Revenue with a sales tax return. Examples of tangible...
