Florida Title & Closing Blog
Practical guidance on title insurance, closings, and South Florida real estate from Independent Title of Fort Lauderdale.
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How Long Does a Florida Closing Take? House vs Condo
A financed purchase of a single-family home in Florida usually closes about 30 to 45 days after the contract is signed. A cash purchase of a house is often about 1 to 3 weeks, if title is clean. A condo,…
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Florida Condo and HOA Estoppel Certificates: What Buyers and Agents Should Know Before Closing
If you’re buying a South Florida condo or HOA home, the estoppel certificate is one of the most important pre-closing documents in the file. It is the association’s official statement of what the unit or parcel owes, and what financial…
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Condo Special Assessments in South Florida: What Buyers and Agents Need Before Closing
Roughly 1 in 4 Miami condo listings that answered declared a special assessment in Sep 2026. See what buyers, agents, and closings teams should check before funding.
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Florida Condo SIRS, Special Assessments, and What They Mean at Closing
What Florida condo SIRS, special assessments, and non-warrantable buildings mean for buyers, agents, and closing — from a Fort Lauderdale title company.