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Fifty Questions about Real Estate Transactions
as answered in The Breeze by Attorney Sylvia E. Heldreth
This information is not intended as specific legal advice to anyone and is based
upon facts that change from time to time. Individuals should seek legal counsel
before acting upon any matter involving the law.
1215 Miramar St., Cape Coral, FL 33904
Telephone: 239-542-8899, Facsimile: 239-542-2923

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Fifty Questions about Real Estate Transactions:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUESTIONS FOR BUYERS

What you should know before making an offer

What is real property?

Do I need a lawyer?

Is an oral contract binding?

Decisions, decisions

What is joint ownership vs. ownership in common?

What are the pros and cons of joint ownership?

Should I purchase property as a partnership?

Do I want a balloon loan?

Buyer Beware

What are the limits of a broker’s authority?

Should I have a survey performed?

What are easements?

Is an encroachment different than an easement?

Should I worry about deed restrictions?

What is a permanent pathway?

Who pays for defects found in a home inspection?

What if my seller isn’t a US citizen?

What’s the difference between a lien and a judgment?

Should I worry about construction liens?

Financing

What’s a "good faith effort" to get a mortgage?

What are the drawbacks of a wraparound mortgage?

What are the consequences of prepayment penalties?

Will the IRS care about my home equity loan?

What are closing costs?

What is the impact of homestead on financing?

Title Issues

What are the different kinds of deeds?

What’s the difference between a title and a deed?

What is adverse possession?

What does owning a house as "husband and wife" mean?

Why should I have recorded my deed?

Why do I need title insurance?

What’s an owner’s policy vs. a bank’s policy?

What is a title abstract?

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QUESTIONS FOR SELLERS

How can I determine a reasonable listing price?

What are the rules on lead paint?

Am I selling the fixtures?

Can I avoid capital gains taxes?

Should I consider offering an installment contract?

What are the benefits of seller financing?

Should I offer a lease/option?

Can I use a power of attorney?

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QUESTIONS FOR OWNERS

What can I do about defects found after closing?

What are the dangers of a life estate?

What are ad valorem taxes?

Should I consider taking out a reverse mortgage?

Do I have to worry about lead paint if I renovate?

What can happen if my fence encroaches on my neighbor?

How do I handle an access dispute?

How can I deal with trespassing?

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QUESTIONS FOR LANDLORDS AND TENANTS

What are the rules for security deposits?

What if commercial tenants violate zoning rules?

What are CAM and net leases?

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