How Hurricane History Can Devastate Your Florida Property’s Title

by Hayley Baldinelli, J.D. | Sep 19, 2025 | Featured, hurricanes, Title

Living in paradise comes with a price, (well, besides for higher car insurance)… It’s hurricane season. And, while you might worry about storm shutters and flood insurance, there’s a quieter threat that most Florida homeowners don’t see coming:...

This is What Happens at Your Real Estate Closing

by Hayley Baldinelli, J.D. | Aug 29, 2025 | Featured, Title

A Step-by-Step Guide Woo Hoo, you’ve made it! You’ve found your dream home, survived the negotiations, and navigated the mortgage process. Now comes the final hurdle: closing day. For many buyers and sellers, this is the most mysterious part of the...

Avoid costly surprises: Check your liens, heirs, and encroachments first

by Hayley Baldinelli, J.D. | Jul 21, 2025 | Featured, Title

Buying a home is exciting! That is until a few surprise liens, a property line dispute (encroachments), or a few long-lost heirs pop up. These title issues (or title defects) can delay your closing, increase your costs, or even jeopardize your deal closing. So, how do...

Secure Your Property: How to Prevent Title Disputes & Frauds

by Hayley Baldinelli, J.D. | Jul 3, 2025 | Featured, Title

Clear Title! In real estate, “title” doesn’t refer to a deed or a piece of paper. It’s more than that. It’s your legal right to own, use and sell a property. A clean title is your #1 defense against fraud, old liens from previous owners,...

Florida’s Title Insurance Trap—And How to Dodge It

by Hayley Baldinelli, J.D. | Jun 24, 2025 | Education, Featured

Let’s face it: No one wakes up excited to buy title insurance. It’s not as fun as picking out paint colors or arguing over who gets the garage. But the truth is—skipping it could cost you your dream home. Think of title insurance like a time-traveling...