Tag: Florida

What are the advantages and disadvantages to purchasing a short sale or foreclosure?

What are the advantages and disadvantages to purchasing a short sale or foreclosure?

December 29, 2017 | By

Casey explains that while you can get a deal on a short sale or a foreclosure, it often comes at a cost.   GetReal Estate on the Suncoast – Episode 5 (SNN Air Date: July 18, 2013) View Full Episode: https://youtu.be/rfQtkn1_kF0

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What is “power of attorney” and how does it relate to real estate deals?

What is “power of attorney” and how does it relate to real estate deals?

December 29, 2017 | By

Casey Colburn describes when a power of attorney may be used in real estate transactions in Florida.   GetReal Estate on the Suncoast – Episode 5 (SNN Air Date: June 6, 2013) View Full Episode: https://youtu.be/khiNDxX8fXY

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If I live on the water in Florida, what are my “riparian rights?”

If I live on the water in Florida, what are my “riparian rights?”

December 29, 2017 | By

Casey describes how riparian rights are unique in Florida, and when waterfront property owners should pay attention to them.   GetReal Estate on the Suncoast – Episode 5 (SNN Air Date: June 6, 2013) View Full Episode: https://youtu.be/khiNDxX8fXY  

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How does politics influence real estate in Florida?

How does politics influence real estate in Florida?

December 29, 2017 | By

What does politics have to do with real estate in Florida? Everything. Casey discusses why the politics of North Port, FL might deter would-be real estate investors.   GetReal Estate on the Suncoast – Episode 3 (SNN Air Date: May 3, 2013) View Full Episode: https://youtu.be/h3FLAE249Cs

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What if I move, change jobs, or become unemployed after signing a purchase agreement on a new home?

What if I move, change jobs, or become unemployed after signing a purchase agreement on a new home?

December 28, 2017 | By

Casey explains that builder contracts generally favor the builder, so know what you’re getting into before signing a purchase agreement on a new home.   GetReal Estate on the Suncoast – Episode 1 (SNN Air Date: April 25, 2013) View Full Episode: https://youtu.be/7sQCJIbx4mg

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Can a seller back out of a sales contract with a home buyer?

Can a seller back out of a sales contract with a home buyer?

December 28, 2017 | By

Can a seller back out of a sales contract with a home buyer? — It depends. Casey explains the circumstances under which a home seller may back out of sales contract.   GetReal Estate on the Suncoast – Episode 1 (SNN Air Date: April 25, 2013) View Full Episode: https://youtu.be/7sQCJIbx4mg

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Florida Green Building Law: NASCAR Goes Green

Florida Green Building Law: NASCAR Goes Green

July 23, 2013 | By

This blog post originally appeared on FloridaGreenBuildingLaw.com (July 23, 2013). Hello, Race Fans! Anyone who follows auto racing knows that fuel strategy is key to success on the track. Florida-based NASCAR is attempting to separate itself from the pack by adding electric car charging stations from https://pattestingcompany.co.uk/ to its LEED Gold Daytona Headquarters. People with […]

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SRQ Magazine: Green Innovators (7/1/10)

SRQ Magazine: Green Innovators (7/1/10)

June 3, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

This article was originally published in SRQ Magazine (July 2010). Kirk-Pinkerton, P.A. Casey Colburn, Attorney/Shareholder, LEED AP; William Robertson, Civil Trial Attorney/Shareholder Casey Colburn championed sustainable thinking decades before green practices entered the main stream. As a law student at the University of Pittsburgh, he studied environmental issues and regularly argued with his law school […]

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