In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen share their thoughts on pre and post-closing occupancy agreements and why they may benefit you during a real estate transaction. They share the different types of these agreements, their requirements, and much more! Have questions about this episode? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at podcast@ects.com ..read more

In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen discuss Florida's new law that addresses Right-to-List agreements. Right-to-List agreements can create a lien on the property and prohibit the seller from using a different broker. There is a big offender of using this agreement in a malicious way that caused this new law to exist. Learn about this offender, how you can avoid an invalid Right-to-List agreement, and much more! Have questions about this episode? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at podcast@ects.com ..read more

In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen discuss some of their favorite apps that can be used to improve your real estate processes so you can start the new year strong. Dion also shares how the ECTS team uses technology to increase Google reviews, Facebook ratings, and more! Have questions about this episode? Email us at podcast@ects.com ..read more

In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen are breaking down what a Buyer-Broker Agreement is and how it can be used in the real estate industry in light of recent NAR litigation. They get you up to speed with a summary of the litigation, the three types of Buyer-Broker Agreements, and much more! Have questions about this episode? Email us at podcast@ects.com ..read more

In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen are back to give you two new legal updates you should be aware of. The first legal update, going into effect on January 1, 2024, changes the requirements for deeds. The second legal update, which is already in effect as of October 1, 2023, states that mortgage payoffs from lenders are valid for 60 days unless otherwise updated. Have questions about this episode? Email us at podcast@ects.com ..read more

In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen discuss a new federal law that comes into effect on January 1, 2024, called the Corporate Transparency Act. They share how this impacts LLCs used to buy real estate and much more! Have questions about this episode? Email us at podcast@ects.com ..read more

In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen bring you up to speed on the new foreign buyers law and how it affects real estate transactions in our area. They cover who this new law affects, the different types of exemptions from this law, and much more! Have questions about this episode? Email us at podcast@ects.com ..read more

In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen have a special guest, Jane Kerrigan from Hand Arendall Harrison Sale, who specializes in Estate Planning and Probate Administration. They discuss what a trust is, why it can be useful, how a trust is a great asset planning tool, and much more! Have questions about this episode? Email podcast@ects.com or visit handfirm.com to learn more ..read more

In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen have a special guest, Jane Kerrigan from Hand Arendall Harrison Sale, who specializes in Estate Planning and Probate Administration. They discuss probate, how it could impact your real estate transaction or closing, and much more! Have questions about this episode? Email us at podcast@ects.com or visit handfirm.com to learn more about Hand Arendall Harrison Sale ..read more

In this episode of Let’s Talk Title with Emerald Coast Title Services, Dion Moniz and Ashley Bowen discuss the different types of tenancies (the different ways you can take title to a property). They discuss the three types of tenancies and share the characteristics of each. Listen to the full episode to learn which tenancy is best for your situation! Have questions about this episode? Email us at podcast@ects.com ..read more