by jwolcott | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog
The Deal Was Perfect… Until It Wasn’t What’s Really Killing Real Estate Deals Right Now (And How to Save Them) Everything looks good. Clean contract Solid buyer Smooth negotiations Everyone’s on track for a quick closing And then… something unexpected shows up. The...
by jwolcott | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog
Why Wire Fraud Is Still the Biggest Threat in Real Estate Closings Real estate wire fraud continues to be one of the fastest-growing threats in the industry. Each year, buyers across the country lose millions of dollars by sending funds to fraudulent wiring...
by jwolcott | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog
The New “F Word” in Real Estate: FinCEN If you’ve been in real estate conversations lately, you’ve probably heard the new “F word” getting thrown around… FinCEN. And depending on who you ask, it’s either: Fully implemented Getting appealed Not required Absolutely...
by jwolcott | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog
What Is FIRPTA in Florida Real Estate? FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) requires buyers to withhold a portion of the purchase price when the seller is a foreign person. If handled incorrectly, FIRPTA mistakes can: Create buyer liability Delay...
by jwolcott | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog
The Hidden Surprise: Open Permits As the Southwest Florida market picks up heading into spring, we’re already seeing one issue surface repeatedly: Open and expired permits. In Lee and Collier Counties, permit issues are becoming one of the most common reasons for:...
by jwolcott | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog
What Is a Municipal Lien in Florida? A municipal lien is a financial claim placed on a property by a city or county for unpaid obligations or unresolved violations. Unlike mortgages or recorded judgments, some municipal issues: May not immediately appear in basic...
