Real estate closings and title insurance, explained in plain English.
Recalde & Friedman, PLLC handles title searches, title insurance and closings for home buyers, sellers, investors, agents and lenders across South Florida, from our offices in Brickell and Aventura.
Title insurance underwritten throughOld Republic National Title Insurance Company and Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC
Offices in Brickell and Aventura1111 Brickell Ave, Miami · 2875 NE 191st Street, Aventura
Working with agents and lendersOne closing team coordinating with the agents, lender and parties from contract to recording.
What we do
Residential closings
Single-family homes, condos and townhomes, for buyers and sellers.
Commercial closings
Investment, mixed-use and commercial property, including LLC buyers and sellers.
Title insurance
Owner's and lender's policies, and what each one actually covers.
Refinance
Payoffs, lender's policies and recording for refinance loans.
How a closing works with us
- Open the order. Send the signed contract and contact details for the buyer, seller, agents and lender.
- Title search & commitment. We search the public records and issue a title commitment listing requirements and exceptions.
- Clear the conditions. Payoffs, estoppel letters, open permits, liens and entity documents are requested and reviewed.
- Settlement figures. We coordinate the closing disclosure or settlement statement with the lender and the parties.
- Sign & fund. Signing in Brickell, Aventura or by arrangement. Funds are verified before disbursement.
- Record & issue policy. The deed and mortgage are recorded, and the title policies are issued.
Free tools and guides
Educational resources for agents, future licensees and their clients. Free and open to everyone. How we work with agents
Florida doc stamp calculator
Deed, note and mortgage stamps plus intangible tax, with the Miami-Dade rates built in.
South Florida city guides
Permit portals, property appraiser, clerk, flood maps and condo/HOA notes for 8 cities.
FL real estate exam study guide
Free chapters and a practice quiz built around the official DBPR exam outline.
Closing blog
Estoppels, FIRPTA, wire fraud, open permits, homestead and more.
Two offices
Brickell: 1111 Brickell Ave, Floor 10, Miami, FL 33131
Aventura: 2875 NE 191st Street, Suite 500, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: (305) 792-9100
Attorneys at the closing table
We are a law firm. Our attorneys review title, prepare closing documents and can answer legal questions about the transaction for the clients we represent. Title policies are issued through Bradley Friedman, Esq., as title agent.
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ArticleWhen the Seller Won't Close: A Florida Buyer's Remedies
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Under contract? Send it over.
Open a title order for a purchase, sale or refinance in South Florida.