Residential Real Estate
We Are Residential Real Estate Law Experts
We handle all aspects of residential real estate transactions. We provide you with effective, skillful service in writing, negotiating and reviewing contracts, and sales documents. Our firm has experience assisting clients with all types of contracts and agreements. We draw upon our knowledge of Florida real estate law, land use law, and contract law to find optimal solutions for our clients.
Real Estate Transactions
We do everything we can to make real estate matters easier and less stressful for our clients including…
- Closings
- Condominium law
- Easements and restrictions
- Eminent domain
- Evictions
- Financing and mortgages
- Foreclosures
- Home construction
- Homeowners association disputes
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Permitting and zoning
- Sales contracts
- Title liens
Buying and Selling Homes
We stay with you at every step of the home-buying, selling, and building process, including…
- Drafting or reviewing your sales contract
- Reviewing your lending documents
- Researching and clearing title
- Addressing easement questions and other restrictions
- Obtaining proper permits and zoning
- Conducting your real estate closing
Real Estate Disputes
When real estate disputes arise, we can successfully protect your rights through negotiations and litigation. We combine extensive knowledge about real estate law with assertiveness and imposing courtroom demeanor to defend your home from foreclosure, eminent domain or an unjust homeowners association decision. We apply our experience with Florida housing laws to successfully handle evictions and landlord-tenant disputes.
Real Estate Negotiation
Not all disputes belong in the courtroom. We successfully mediate disputes that arise between neighbors, homeowners and lending institutions, buyers and sellers, and landlords and tenants. We guide the negotiations toward effective resolutions that support our clients’ best interests.
Real Estate Practice Areas
Hometown Heroes Loan Program
Fixing Municipal Violations
Residential Real Estate Tips & Trends
Different Types Of Liens and How They Impact Real Estate Transactions…
If you are not familiar, a real estate lien is a legal claim against a piece of property used to secure payment for unpaid debts. A lien may be attached to a piece of property one of two ways: voluntarily, meaning that the property owner is using the property as...
Planning to Purchase a Home? Here’s Why You Should Consider Title Insurance…
Title insurance – what is it? If you’re like most new home buyers, you’ve probably never heard of title insurance. After you find the perfect home, you’ll agree to go “under contract” meaning you will sign a contract committing you to the deal as long as financing and...
6 Title Issues that Slow Down Real Estate Transactions in Florida…
All too often, real estate deals, both residential and commercial, run into title issues of one kind or another that have to be cleared before the closing can be scheduled. Many times, questions regarding the condition of the title to a property arise. Does the seller...
We Work Closely With Real Estate Agents & Brokers
We help realtors and brokers with…
- Commercial Real Estate Transactions — For commercial real estate transactions, we can handle detailed contracts as well as financing arrangements.
- Residential Property Purchases and Sales — For residential real estate transactions, we manage all the legal details and let you know what to expect up to and including the closing.
- And More — We can help with title insurance, probate, wills, estate planning, powers of attorney, medicaid planning, & more!
About Estevez Law Group
Kristie Michelle Estevez-Puentes
Skillful legal representation can simplify complex real estate transactions and solve problems that frustrate all parties involved. At the Estevez Law Group, our real estate law firm and title agency assists clients with all types of residential and commercial property matters. Having worked closely with South Florida buyers, sellers, and realtors, we understand how difficult real estate transactions can be and are committed to relieving the burden on our clients. Whether you are a first-time buyer or someone with an extensive real estate portfolio, we will give you the legal support you need to achieve the result you seek.
Why Choose Estevez Law Group?
- Our Strong Reputation — Our firm has earned praise from current and former clients for providing exceptional legal guidance and service in handling their real estate matters.
- Our Responsive Representation — At every stage of the process, I communicate openly with clients and answer their questions promptly. By learning about your priorities, I can tailor the process to meet your specific needs.
- Our Affordable Fees — Property transactions are expensive enough without having to pay hidden or unnecessary costs. My commitment to affordable representation includes outlining each specific closing fee so that you have a clear understanding of your financial commitment.