The 2022 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2022) recently announced the winners of an annual lottery. This is a unique type of raffle that applicants may enter to try to win an immigrant visa. Winners may apply for a visa during the next government fiscal year,...
A fluctuating economy typically has implications on the personal financial status in individual households across the country. Many people are currently worried about possible foreclosure, especially in certain counties, such as Bay County and Clay County, Florida,...
Becoming a U.S. citizen is the ultimate goal of many people who immigrate to Florida. It is not a goal that can be accomplished overnight. In fact, there are many legal issues that must be resolved and an application process that must be fulfilled, including taking a...
The topic of boundary lines often comes up in disputes over land ownership. Real estate law is complex and resolving legal problems can be difficult, especially if boundary infringements are an issue. An ongoing dispute in Florida involves a development company that...
Many people in Florida and elsewhere bequest property to their children when they die. A woman in another state inherited property that belonged to her parents, where they had built a home when they were in their 50s. The woman has been in possession of the property...
Regardless of what visa you may be applying for, the process probably involves several steps and lots of waiting. It can be difficult to go through the entire application process only to learn that you are not even eligible for a visa. Visa ineligibility is not...
Many Florida residents are familiar with American film producer and mega mansion real estate developer Nile Niami, who often makes news headlines when he buys or sells a property. Niami was recently back in the news for another reason, however, which is that Hankey...
In the 1970s, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) was implemented. RESPA has an impact on today’s real estate transactions as well, particularly from a borrower’s perspective. The more a Florida borrower knows about RESPA, the better able he or she will...
Making the choice to purchase a condominium is a significant legal and financial decision. Before signing the final paperwork or even making an offer, it is important to understand the benefits and potential drawbacks of this choice. This may be a home, but a condo is...
Whether an individual plans to settle in Florida after arriving in the United States to work, get married, attend college or become a naturalized U.S. citizen, a visa application will be part of the process. There are numerous types of visas and it is important to...
