Tune in to see Stewart Title’s Chief Economist Dr. Ted C. Jones give tips on making the most on buying and selling a home. Jones has been speaking in six seminars across SW Florida this week – giving local real estate professionals a glimpse into… Read more

There have been numerous developments related to IRC Section 1031 during 2012. In addition, significant tax law changes are slated to take effect beginning in 2013, although there is great uncertainty as to which changes will be implemented and which may possibly be avoided. The… Read more

According to the latest survey of the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE), which was released on January 7, 2013, the U.S. dominates the list of countries where its members plan to invest in commercial real estate in 2013. The top five countries… Read more

November 6, 2012 was the deadline for comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on its proposed rule to integrate mortgage disclosures required by Truth in Lending (TILA) and the Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA). Comments posted by individual consumers, lenders and… Read more

The New Year is upon us and with that, it’s time for new beginnings, fresh starts and clean slates. However, that doesn’t make New Year’s resolutions any more appealing. Given the abysmal statistics on fulfilling resolutions, most of us are inclined to ignore the opportunity… Read more

As another year came to an end, we saw a heavier-than-normal rush to close commercial transactions dominating the attention of our hardworking staff. And with the New Year here, our thoughts are on ways to make 2013 more profitable than the year before. So let’s… Read more