Tag Archives: Real Estate

Florida’s Current Flood Disclosure Laws Leave Homebuyers in Deep Water

Natalie Hollander – Florida’s real estate market is one of the most dynamic in the country, but it faces significant challenges due to increasing flood risks. As climate change intensifies, rising sea levels and extreme weather events threaten the value and stability of homes throughout the state. Despite these dangers, Florida’s legal framework for real […]

Navigating South Florida’s Rapid Development and Legal Landscape: Insights from the University of Miami Business Law Review Fireside Chat

Kaitlyn Jauregui – South Florida’s rapid development and its legal implications took center stage in a recent fireside chat hosted by the University of Miami Business Law Review. The panel, moderated by Professor Thomas F. Nealon III, provided a comprehensive exploration of the opportunities and challenges associated with our local region’s growth. Florida is a […]

Tax Reforms May Inject Foreign Capital Into U.S. Real Estate Markets

PETER CAPACCHIONE — On July 31st, Reps. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) proposed the Real Estate Investment and Jobs Act of 2013 to Congress.  This proposed act would implement changes to the 1980 Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (“FIRPTA”) in a manner that could potentially incentivize foreign investors to double the […]