Florida Gulf Coast University recently released the January 2022 edition of the Southwest Florida Regional Economic Indicators. The report shares economic data for the region, including an update on the real estate market status across the coastal counties of
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The Legal Scoop on Southwest Florida Real Estate, published by Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., focuses on legal issues related to real estate and land development in Southwest Florida. The blog covers topics such as local land use regulations, zoning changes, real estate transactions, landlord-tenant matters, property development challenges, environmental regulations affecting wetlands, and legislative updates impacting comprehensive planning. It also addresses practical concerns for landlords and developers navigating Florida's unique real estate market and regulatory environment. The content is tailored to inform property owners, developers, and legal practitioners about evolving laws and policies shaping real estate in the region.
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New Collier County Short-Term Rental Registration Begins January 2022
By Jeff Wright
Beginning January 3, 2022, Collier County will require registration of “short-term vacation rentals.” This includes any “habitable space . . . for a term of six months or less. . . . .” unless exempted under state law. To view…
FAQ: Construction Defects and Florida Statute 558
Florida’s construction industry has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it is newly constructed homes or renovations to existing homes, the construction industry has weathered the need for residential construction with surprising strength. However, the…
Overview of Changes to “FAR/BAR” Contracts Effective November 1, 2021
Are you aware that the standard Florida Association of Realtors/Florida Bar Contract, often referred to as the “FAR/BAR Contract” has changed? Below is an overview of the revisions to the FAR/BAR Contract for Sale and Purchase, “AS IS” and other…
Buyer beware – wire fraud is on the rise!
Buying a new home is meant to be an exciting time. In the past several years, especially with today’s sizzling housing market, real estate transactions have increasingly involved sending funds via wire transfer. In typical real estate transactions, buyers and…
“Can I put a lien on them?”
By Carlos Kelly
A business trial lawyer may hear this question or something similar a number of times. The short answer is, “It depends.”
Most of the time, a person or business doesn’t have a right to record a claim of lien in…
Experts address the current state of the Southwest Florida real estate market
Henderson Franklin was proud to sponsor the real estate event Market Trends, which took place on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Caloosa Convention Center, downtown Fort Myers. The speakers included Randy Thibaut, CEO of LSI Companies,…
August Marks TRIM Notice Season
It feels like tax season is always upon us, and this time of year is no different. The month of August, and specifically the second week of August, marks the typical time of year when the Property Appraiser’s office sends…
Army Corps of Engineers announce new Lake Okeechobee Management Plan
For many residents of Florida, the local news over the past weeks focused on images of large scale fish die-offs and dark polluted water in the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg areas. For those here in Southwest Florida, these images…
Condominium associations react to tragedy in Surfside, Florida
By Colby Keefe
The devastating collapse of one of the Champlain Towers South 12-story beachfront residential condominium towers in Surfside, Florida, has prompted officials at the local, state, and federal level to assess what precautions should be taken – or mandated – to…