Gary M. Landau, Esq.
Former Board Member and Award-Winner, Broward County Bar Association
Member of Florida and New York Bars
Certified Circuit Court and County Court Mediator
Former Board Member and Award-Winner, Broward County Bar Association
Member of Florida and New York Bars
Certified Circuit Court and County Court Mediator
In the New Year, Spend Time Increasing the Value of Your Home Before You Sell
/0 Comments/in Blog, Increasing Home Value /by Gary LandauHome prices in South Florida continue to rise. This past summer (the most recent figures available), the median price of single-family homes in Broward rose nearly $10,000, while Palm Beach County saw more than a 4 percent price increase, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Read more →
This Holiday, Give Thanks to Your Parents If They Have Taken Care of Their Affairs
/0 Comments/in Blog, Living Will /by Gary LandauAnd if they haven’t yet made a will, living will, and other end-of-life decisions, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to discuss this
As your family gathers around the holiday table this Thanksgiving, give your parents a big thank-you if they have taken care of their late-in-life affairs. No matter your parents’ health or their age, anyone who ponders difficult end-of-life decisions is giving a huge gift to their family and deserves your thanks. Read more →
Why an Attorney Should Always Look at Your Florida Real Estate Contract
/0 Comments/in Blog, Real Estate Contract /by Gary LandauEveryone knows that to buy or sell a home in South Florida, you have to sign a contract. But what most people don’t realize is that each contract is unique. You shouldn’t rush to sign your contract before you’re clear what you are agreeing to. Read more →
What to Do—And Not Do—When You Get an Inheritance
/0 Comments/in Blog, Inheritance /by Gary LandauWhether you’re left a lot of money from an inheritance or a smaller amount, receiving cash unexpectedly can leave people dizzy with possibilities. Can you finally take that European vacation you’ve always dreamed of? Buy a hot convertible? Quit your job? Read more →
More South Florida Condo Buyers May Be Able to Get FHA Loans
/0 Comments/in Blog, Condo FHA Loans /by Gary LandauLoans from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) can be a great way for first-time buyers to purchase a home, since they require a much smaller down-payment than typical home lenders do. But buying a condominium (rather than a single-family home) with an FHA loan has been nearly impossible, because only a tiny fraction of condo projects has received the approvals needed by the FHA. Read more →