Whether you are a Miami landlord, you want to flip the property, or you are simply looking for a new place to live, you may be considering the benefits of a home that has gone through foreclosure. We at Cuevas and Garcia, P.A., have assisted many buyers who want to be...
Real Estate Disputes
What do you need to know about building permits in Miami?
The subject of permits in Florida may seem confusing, but it is a topic that you should be familiar with if you are planning to purchase a home in Miami in the near future. The City of Miami Building Department notes that once you own the property, any open or expired...
Tree disputes: Who is liable?
As a residential property owner in Florida, you may discover that the condition of your neighbor’s property affects your own, or at least the way you are able to enjoy it. This may be particularly true when it comes to vegetation, and specifically trees. The...
Title and title insurance explained
When purchasing real estate in Florida, a buyer may not understand that there is a difference between the deed to the property and its title. SFGate.com explains that a property title is a report rather than a document, and the buyer and the lender need to be able to...
Are these clauses in your lease?
Miami is a beautiful city, but its access to beautiful beaches and sunshine can make your search for a home challenging thanks to the high demand for property in the area. When you find a home that you like, it may be tempting to hurry and sign on the dotted line so...
Town’s new zoning law limits lawn options
Owning real estate in South Florida allows people a certain amount of freedom from the restrictions that typically attend leasing a home. However, just because they do not have a landlord imposing rules about what they may or may not do with the property, they are not...
Is specific performance the solution you need?
The sale and purchase of real estate in Miami can be an exciting transaction for everyone involved, and if you are the buyer, you are probably looking forward to taking over the property and making it your own. After the deal is done and the contract has been signed,...
Trends in Miami Beach real estate unwelcome for some homeowners
Living in Miami provides residents with access to beautiful beaches, a draw that brings people from all over the world. For those who own homes along Miami Beach, some of the international interest may be changing the landscape thanks to real estate developers who see...
Legal representation and your mortgage closing
Buying a house in Miami can be a transaction that changes a person’s life forever. The mortgage closing is the opportunity to make sure it will be a change for the better, and not a burden that will cause financial or emotional hardship later. The final contract...
The duty realtors have to buyers
When someone decides to buy real estate such as a home in the Miami, Florida, area, visiting open houses and talking to realtors is likely to be part of the plan to identify the right property. After all, most sellers hire realtors, and these are the people who should...

