SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ESTATE AND CONDOMINIUM LAWYER HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS AND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS ARE GOVERNED BY FLORIDA STATUTES THAT ALLOW IT TO PLACE A LIEN ON YOUR PROPERTY AND INITIATE A FORECLOSURE. YET MANY CONDOMINIUM AND HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS CHARGE ILLEGAL AMOUNTS THAT ARE NOT PERMITTED, AS WELL AS ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS THAT COULD BE UNLAWFUL. […]
SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ESTATE LAWYER FLORIDA “AS IS ” REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS HAVE MANY TERMS AND DATES THAT IF THE BUYER IS NOT CAREFUL, AND NOT REPRESENTED BY A REAL ESTATE LAWYER THAT IS MONITORING THE DEADLINES, YOUR ESCROW DEPOSIT COULD BE PLACED AT RISK. THE ESCROW DEPOSIT IS THE EARNEST DEPOSIT OR MONEY PUT […]
BUSINESS LAW – SOUTH FLORIDA ATTORNEYS Often partners, and former partners call me to represent them when they have parted ways, and are in the middle of a dispute, without a clear guideline or written instructions as to how the dispute should be resolved. Whether partners have had a falling out because of unmet expectations […]
Why hire the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, P.A.? With over 20 years of experience assisting clients with their Real Estate, litigation and transaction service needs, we assist both large and small corporations as well as individuals facing legal challenges. Many issues companies and individuals face every day, can quickly escalate into litigation. However, […]
SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS Residential and commercial real estate leases often have an Option to Purchase clause that allows the tenant to exercise an “option to purchase” the property at a certain time during the lease. Options to purchase can be complicated and carry with them strict requirements, that may have a deadline and […]
REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY – FLORIDA JACQUELINE A. SALCINES, P.A. is an attorney owned title company serving all of South Florida. The owner, Jacqueline A. Salcines, Esq. has been practicing law for over 20 years, and is both an accountant and realtor. She and her staff have combined 28 years experience in handling closings for buyers, […]
REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS – MIAMI DADE New programs exist in Miami Dade that combine 30-year, fixed rate mortgages with available down payment and 2nd mortgage assistance. They can provide significant closing costs savings for homeowners that do not have enough funds to get to the closing tables. The new home buyer assistance programs include: FLORIDA […]
The single, most crucial piece of advice I always give to my clients and in my seminars to homebuyers is “always hire an attorney before you sign the Contract”. Once you sign, then there is little I can do to fix something. Perhaps the second most crucial piece of advice, when something goes wrong because […]
CHANGE IN MORTGAGE RULES AND FHA OPENS THE DOOR TO EASIER FINANCING FOR CONDOMINIUM PURCHASES In the past, many condominium sales fell through when the buyer required financing through FHA because lenders were not permitted to give loans on buildings that were not FHA approved. Approval under FHA was strict, required certain budgetary measures, and […]
AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM If you are a new or first-time homebuyer and you are looking for down payment assistance, you may qualify for new programs created by Miami Dade County. The Public Housing and Community Development will work with you if you qualify under CDBG, HOME, SHIP or Surtax Income, and together […]