Call Us 941-954-9991
Wiring Instructions
credit_cardMake a Payment
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
LinkedIn
Berlin Patten Ebling Logo
  • Who We Are
    • Firm Overview
    • Attorneys
    • Closers
    • Marketing Team
  • What We Do
    • Residential Real Estate
      • Residential Real Estate Closings
      • Foreign Real Estate Buyers And Sellers
      • REO Real Estate Closings
      • Foreclosure Litigation
      • Title Claims
      • Contract Disputes
    • Commercial Real Estate
      • Commercial Real Estate Closings
      • Commercial Development
      • Commercial Leasing
      • Commercial Landlord-Tenant
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Business Transactions
    • Land Use, Zoning & Development
    • Lender Representation
      • Lender Representation
      • Creditor Rights Representation
      • Out-of-court Workouts
    • Estate Planning
      • Wills, Trust and Probate
      • Business Succession Planning
    • Resources
      • Read Our Blog
      • Watch Our Vlog
      • Moving to Florida
      • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Buyers
        • Sellers
        • Commercial & Business Transactions
        • Business Representation
        • Others
      • Make a Payment
      • Schedule Estate Planning Consultation
      • Order Title
      • Wiring Policy & Confidentiality Disclosure
  • Why We Do It
  • Where We Do It
  • Talk To A Lawyer »
Pot Of Gold

Protecting Your Pot of Gold Through a 1031 Exchange

March 17, 2017Hub Media Developer1031 exchange, 1031 like-kind exchange

A 1031 “Like Kind” Exchange (e.g., real property for real property) is a tax planning tool that if done correctly can allow a seller to defer having to pay all capital gains taxes to a future date.  The general principles of a 1031 Exchange (with a St. Patty’s day twist) look something like this: Marty…

Unpermitted Improvements in Florida: Illegal vs. Non-conforming

March 1, 2017Hub Media DeveloperFEMA renovation requirements, Florida flood zone A, Florida flood zone V, home renovation, illegal improvement, illegal renovations, non-conforming addition, non-conforming improvement, non-conforming remodel, unpermitted home remodel, unpermitted improvements

How many times have you’ve seen or heard the term “non-conforming” used to describe improvements built below the base flood elevation (BFE) with properties situated in Flood Zones A and V? Whether it is non-conforming or illegal will depend on when the house was constructed.  If the house was built prior to January 1, 1975,…

homestead exemption in Florida

Florida Homestead Exemption, Save our Homes, and Portability!

December 10, 2016Hub Media Developerexemption, Florida, Homestead, Property, tax, taxes

Can you believe 2017 is almost here?  Although the hustle and bustle of the holidays can get to the best of us, it is important to remember that now is the time to consider the Florida Homestead Exemption and the great benefits it offers to Florida residents.  First and foremost, to be entitled to receive…

The Tax Man Cometh…

August 26, 2016Hub Media Developer1 commentappeal property tax value, appeal property taxes, property appraiser, property appraiser's assessment, property tax, Sarasota property taxes

There’s an old saying – there are two types of people who complain about taxes: men and women.  Well, it’s the end of August, and that means that County property appraisers across the state have recently mailed out Notices of Proposed Property Taxes, or TRIM notices, to all owners of real property in their County. …

Porting Your Florida Homestead Assessment Difference

June 24, 2016Hub Media Developerflorida homestead, homestead assessment difference, homestead portability

As property values continue to increase, the subject of homestead portability is becoming more prevalent. Florida law permits one to sell their homestead and transfer their Homestead Assessment Difference (explained hereafter) to their new homestead. On January 1st of each year, property is assessed by the county property appraiser.  One of the primary benefits of…

Your Real Estate Closing

How to Avoid Last Minute Closing Delays Caused by TRID

April 22, 2016Berlin Patten Eblingclosing delay, realtor commission splits, TRID closing delay

As we all continue to learn more about how real estate transactions will be impacted by TRID, one thing is clear. It has become increasingly challenging to make last minute changes to closing statements when financing is involved.  The reason is that lenders now prepare the Closing Disclosure, which basically replaced the HUD. While we…

Delinquent HOA Assessments – Who’s Responsible?

February 6, 2016Berlin Patten Eblingdelinquent HOA dues, foreclosure, HOA assessments

Investors of a foreclosed property often ask if they will be liable for delinquent HOA assessments that came due prior to their purchase of the property from the court.  In 2007, the Florida Legislature chimed in on the issue by passing Florida Statute 720.3085, which states (among other things) that “a parcel owner is jointly and severally liable with the…

Cutting Corners on Lease Agreements

Cutting Corners on Lease Agreements Could be Costly

January 23, 2016Berlin Patten EblingLandlord Tenant Act, lease agreement, lease agreements

A common and unfortunate reoccurring theme that we come across at Berlin Patten Ebling involves residential landlords using form lease agreements that they find on Google.  The common misconception is that they are saving both time and money in legal fees by using these form agreements.  While that misconception may occasionally be true, we often…

FIRPTA Witholding Rate Set to Increase in February

January 16, 2016Berlin Patten EblingFIRPTA, FIRPTA witholding rate, FIRPTA witholding rate change, foreign buyer, foreign seller

When a foreigner is involved in a real estate transaction, it is important to be mindful of the Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act (or “FIRPTA”). FIRPTA was passed in 1981, and requires foreign persons to pay U.S. income tax on gains made from selling real estate in the United States. Interestingly, the duty is…

Business cartoon

Initial Impact of TRID Rules on Mortgage Loan Applications

December 18, 2015Berlin Patten Eblingimpact of TRID rules, mortgage rate-lock, new closing disclosure, new loan estimate, TRID

For anyone not paying very close attention to the nationwide changeover in mortgage and settlement procedures that took effect October 3, 2015, the early effects are beginning to circulate in the industry. The nearly 1,888 pages of new rules created by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) at the direction of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street…

Posts navigation

1 2 3 4 >

View All Blogs



Recent Real Estate Blogs

Whose Deposit is it Anyway?

February 22, 2019Berlin Patten Ebling

An Ounce of Prevention…

February 15, 2019Berlin Patten Ebling

In an Escalating Market, What you Need to Know about Escalation Clauses

February 8, 2019Berlin Patten Ebling

Come Find Us

SARASOTA OFFICE
3700 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 200
Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 941-954-9991
Fax: 941-954-9992
Get Directions »

VENICE OFFICE
247 Tamiami Trail South, Suite 201
Venice, FL 34285
Phone: 941-955-9991
Fax: 941-484-9992
Get Directions »

LAKEWOOD RANCH OFFICE
8130 Lakewood Main, Suite 206
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Get Directions »

TAMPA OFFICE
Grand Central Place
442 W Kennedy Blvd #312,
Tampa, FL 33606
Get Directions »

The Proof is in the Rating

bbb west florida

Best Law Firms Badge
© 2018 by Berlin Patten Ebling PLLC. All rights reserved.

The lawyers at Berlin Patten Ebling handle a wide variety of real estate matters with clients throughout Southwest Florida and the Gulf Coast, including Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa.
Read our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy
en English
ar Arabiczh-CN Chinese (Simplified)nl Dutchen Englishfr Frenchde Germanit Italianpt Portugueseru Russianes Spanish