South Florida Law Blog

Dear Friends: Here, in South Florida, we were fortunate to escape the wrath and fury of Hurricane Dorian. However, our neighbors in the Bahamas suffered unbelievable losses. Our firm is joining forces with The Rotary Club of Weston (of which Roy Oppenheim has been affiliated for the past three decades) in the collection of nonperishable supplies for the Bahamas in […]

In an ever-evolving technological world, a growing number of professions, especially real estate, are transitioning from human interaction and communication to algorithms and artificial intelligence. Being a Florida notary is no exception. Background: Important legal documents typically require notarization. But what exactly does that mean? Well, in simple terms, a notarized document is a document that has been certified by […]

The longest economic expansion in modern American history could come to a screeching halt right before the 2020 presidential election. However, unlike our last major economic downturn, this won’t be brought about by the housing market. Banking On The Past As previously discussed, the 2007 financial crisis was catalyzed by exploitative banking practices which involved deceptive housing market indicators and […]

While it is no surprise that homeowners want to maximize the value of their property, it might come as an eye-opener that proximity to certain grocery stores can substantially improve the value of real estate. Surprising Statistics According to a recent study from ATTOM Data Solutions, major grocery store chains like Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and ALDI, were found to […]

Trade Tensions and Stock Scares: In yet the latest escalation of trade tensions between China and the United States, this past weekend President Trump announced America will impose a 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese goods and China responded by suspending its purchase of US agricultural products and lowering the value of the yuan, its currency, to its weakest […]

What Is Zestimate? Created by Zillow, an online real estate database company, Zestimate is the company’s home valuation model, which estimates a home’s market value based on public and user-submitted information. It considers several factors, including home features, location, and market conditions. Currently it’s the most commonly-used home valuation estimator online and, yet, has been at the center of controversy […]

After seeing its stock plummet 85% over the past two years, Realogy, the largest residential real estate brokerage company in America, has partnered with Amazon, the largest online retailer in the world, in an effort to revitalize its sales and reestablish itself as the preeminent real estate industry giant. What Is Realogy? Realogy, which owns brands such as Coldwell Banker, […]

Nearly half a year has gone by since Amazon’s new headquarters search was making headlines. However, though the e-commerce giant has yet to declare where its new home will be located, it is important to note that Amazon, along with other e-commerce companies, are shaping how we live. Real Estate Industry and Innovation Back in June, Amazon officially opened its […]