Nov 29, 2018 | Real Estate Law
In layman’s terms, customary use is what allows the public to enjoy Florida’s beaches without interference from the neighboring beachfront property owners. If you’ve traveled to beaches around the state, you have probably seen cordoned off sections of the...
Dec 4, 2017 | Real Estate Law
Floridian property owners can count on a real estate tax bill, every year in November, and most dutifully pay those bills. Even more responsible property owners may pay before December 1, to take advantage of a four percent discount afforded to those who pay far in...
Oct 24, 2017 | News, Real Estate Law
Bradenton – Sarasota, FL, October 17, 2017 ––The law firm of Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to welcome attorney Gregory S. DeMeuse to its firm. DeMeuse focuses his practice in real estate, land use and local government law. His real estate practice focuses on...
Jun 21, 2017 | Real Estate Law
WHAT IS “DUE DILIGENCE”? The purpose of a due diligence investigation is to enable the buyer to discover as much as possible about the property before he or she is obligated to buy it. This includes discovering information that the seller may not want the...
Dec 28, 2016 | Real Estate Law
The City of Anna Maria adopted a comprehensive Vacation Rental Ordinance (“VRO”) in April of 2015. This VRO was challenged in court, and was subsequently amended a number of times by the City prior to the final version being adopted on November 19, 2015. Amongst...
Oct 4, 2016 | Real Estate Law
As we near the end of the year, now is the time for purchasers of new residences to consider the Florida homestead exemption and the many benefits it offers. To be entitled to receive a homestead exemption in 2017, you must be the owner of record of your property and...
