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The Glassman Legal Group

From simple to complex residential or commercial real estate transactions, Glassman Legal Group provides reliable, responsive legal support and guidance.

A full service AV rated law firm specializing in both residential and commercial real estate transactions and insurance company disputes.

10/16/2026

Bought a home in 2026? Your Homestead Exemption didn't come with it.

The tax bill you saw in August likely reflected the previous owner's exemption. That exemption comes off at the end of the year, and it does not transfer to you automatically.

I've worked in this industry for more than 35 years, and this is one of the most common surprises new owners run into. Here is what to know:

→ You must apply in your own name for 2027
→ You need to own the property and make it your permanent residence as of January 1, 2027
→ Moving from another homestead property? Portability may apply if you held a homestead within the past three tax years
→ Already approved and nothing has changed? It renews automatically

The timely deadline to file is March 1, 2027.

At The Glassman Legal Group, we help buyers understand what happens after the closing table, so the details don't turn into surprise costs later.

10/14/2026

Thinking about financing the sale of your home yourself?

Seller financing can bring steady monthly income and help a home sell. It can also become a costly problem when it's set up with a handshake and a form from the internet.

Here's how it works: you become the lender. At closing, the buyer receives the deed and signs a promissory note (a written promise to repay you) along with a mortgage that lets you foreclose if payments stop. Foreclosure takes time and money, so the paperwork matters.

What to get right:

→ A meaningful down payment
→ A review of the buyer's credit and income before you agree
→ Terms requiring the buyer to keep the property insured and taxes current
→ Clear loan terms, including whether a balloon payment (a lump sum due after a set number of years) applies
→ A conversation with your CPA about the tax side

One more flag: if you still owe on your own mortgage, your lender may have the right to demand payment in full when you sell.

We draft the note and mortgage, run the title search, and handle the recording, so a seller-financed sale closes properly like any other closing. You'll have direct access to an attorney throughout.

Have you ever been asked to finance a sale? What gave you pause?

Before you agree to terms, have an attorney prepare the documents.

10/12/2026

As we process the impact of the recent storm, our thoughts are with everyone across the Northern Florida and Panhandle communities. We hope you and your loved ones are safe and sound.

While personal safety is the priority, we know that many of you are now dealing with property damage and the complexities that follow. If you have sustained damages to your home or commercial property, please contact our office immediately.

We are here to help you navigate the process, document your losses, and manage your insurance claims so you can focus on recovery.

📞: 954-915-8800
📧: [email protected]
🛜: www.leeglassman.com

10/09/2026

⚠️Hurricane Update ⚠️

Hurricane Isaias is approaching the Florida Panhandle, and local officials are acting quickly.

If you own property, manage a building, or have family or clients along the Gulf Coast, here is what we know right now:

→ Mandatory evacuation zones: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Franklin, and Gulf counties

→ Voluntary evacuation areas: Bay and Wakulla counties

→ Most affected: coastal and low-lying communities, barrier islands, and mobile or manufactured home communities

Evacuation boundaries can change with each advisory. The most reliable step is to check your county's emergency management website and confirm whether your specific address is in an affected zone.

At The Glassman Legal Group, our thoughts are with the families, property owners, and colleagues across the Panhandle. If you are in the storm's path, please leave when instructed and prepare early. Property can be repaired. People cannot.

📞: 954-915-8800
📧:[email protected]
🛜:www.leeglassman.com

10/08/2026

"Am I even allowed to see that?" It's one of the most common association questions I hear, and in Florida, the answer is usually yes.

As a condo or HOA owner, you have a right to inspect most of your association's official records. When owners can't get a straight answer about the budget, a contract, or a board decision, it's often not because the records are off-limits. It's because no one has asked the right way, in writing.

Records Florida owners can generally request:
✔ Meeting minutes and notices
✔ Annual budgets and financial reports
✔ Executed contracts and bids
✔ Current governing documents and rules

Florida law generally requires associations to make official records available within about 10 business days of a written request. A few categories, such as attorney-client privileged materials and certain personal information, are protected, but the default leans toward transparency. Access to records is how owners hold governance accountable, and how a board shows it's acting properly.

Have you ever requested records from your association and struggled to get them?

Seek legal guidance before escalating a records dispute. The process and the deadlines matter.

10/06/2026

In a commercial lease, the base rent is rarely the most expensive term.

Business owners tend to focus on the monthly rate, but the clauses that create real long-term exposure are usually elsewhere in the document. By the time a dispute surfaces, those terms are already signed. A close review before signing is where the leverage lives.

Four terms worth reading carefully:
✔ Operating expense / CAM pass-throughs — what you’re actually responsible for, and whether it’s capped
✔ Personal guaranty — what you’re personally on the hook for, and for how long
✔ Relocation or demolition clauses — the landlord’s right to move or displace your business
✔ Renewal and escalation terms — how far rent can climb, and what options you have at the end

A commercial lease can bind a business for years. The time to negotiate these terms is before signing — not after a disagreement.

Which lease term has surprised you most as a business owner?

Have a commercial lease reviewed before signing — small changes in language can shift years of risk.

10/01/2026

Your insurance claim file starts before the adjuster arrives.

After storm damage, documentation is not an afterthought.
It is one of your strongest protection tools.

Before repairs begin, capture:

→ Photos of visible damage
→ Videos of affected areas
→ Receipts for emergency repairs
→ Contractor estimates
→ Dates and times of damage
→ All communication with the insurance carrier

For homeowners, condo associations, and commercial property owners, a clear claim file can help show what happened, when it happened, and what it may cost to fix.

Because after a storm, details matter.

What is the first thing you document after property damage?

Save this before hurricane season gets active.

09/29/2026

A warehouse quoted at $16/SF NNN rarely ends up costing $16/SF. Once you add property taxes, insurance, and CAM, that number can easily climb to $21/SF.

After 35+ years in South Florida real estate, I see the same trap over and over: tenants focus on the base rent because that’s the big, bold number on the listing. But in a triple net (NNN) lease, the base rent is often just the starting point.

If you don’t negotiate the fine print, those "pass-through" expenses can include administrative fees, capital improvements, or even tax spikes after a building sale, all costs you suddenly become responsible for.

Before you sign, you need to look for three specific protections:

1. CAM Caps: Limits on how much controllable expenses can grow each year.
2. Audit Rights: The right to actually verify those landlord charges.
3. Defined Exclusions: Writing capital costs like roof or HVAC upgrades out of your maintenance obligations.

Don’t let a "low" base rent distract you from the total occupancy cost. If you're looking at a new lease, have the NNN estimates and past reconciliations reviewed before you submit an LOI.

Negotiating the economics matters just as much as the legal terms. Let's make sure your deal holds up.

Contact our office before signing anything or reviewing any existing leases.
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09/28/2026

The headlines this week are telling sellers to brace for a hit. After more than 25 years in this business, I read them a little differently.

The reporting is consistent: mortgage rates are back above 7%, buyers are stepping back, and homes are sitting longer with more price reductions. Most analysts expect the balance to keep tilting toward buyers. After years of steep appreciation, that is a real adjustment for sellers and a genuine opening for patient buyers.

But here is what a long time in South Florida real estate has taught me. Markets tighten and loosen. What protects people through either one is the quality of the agreement they sign.

When buyers have leverage, deals fill up with concessions, repair credits, contingencies, and renegotiated terms. Those are exactly the moments when a loosely written contract quietly costs someone money.

That is the part of this work I care about most. My clients are not handed off to a high volume operation. You work directly with me. I review every document carefully, explain what each term means for your situation, and structure the deal so it holds up whether prices rise or cool. We also handle title in house with a bilingual team, so nothing gets lost along the way. More than 5,000 closings later, that is still what makes the difference.

Buying or selling as the market shifts and want to know your contract is truly working for you?

Before you sign, counter, or accept a concession, let's review the agreement together, so your decision rests on the terms and not the headlines.

Contact our office today: 954-915-8800

www.leeglassman.com

09/21/2026

People assume a real estate closing comes down to the attorney. More often than not, it comes down to the team standing behind the attorney.

I want you to meet two of the people who make our work possible. Alice Khanna has been with me for 26 years. Magly Rodriguez has been with me for 15. Together they have been part of this firm through much of the more than 5,000+ closings we've handled.

Clients see me across the table. Clients see me across the table. But the careful document review, the deadlines that never slip, and the details that protect your money and your closing, so much of that is Alice and Magly. As I like to say, they are the engine behind the car.

In more than 30 years in Florida real estate, I've learned that the strength of a firm is measured by its people, not its volume. Direct attorney access matters. So does the team that makes that access possible.

To Alice and Magly, thank you. This firm is what it is because of you.

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