St. Johns Law Group · St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine Residential Real Estate Lawyers
Buyers. Sellers. Contracts. Closings. Property Rights.
St. Johns Law Group represents homeowners, buyers, sellers, investors and families throughout St. Augustine and Northeast Florida in residential transactions and property-related legal matters.
Our real estate attorneys work alongside title and closing professionals, allowing clients to move from contract review through title and closing—and, when necessary, into dispute resolution or litigation—within one full-service law firm.
Residential Real Estate Legal Services
Choose the service that best matches your transaction or property issue.
✓Buyer and seller representation
✓Contracts, title, escrow and closings
✓FSBO, deeds and ownership matters
✓Property disputes and litigation when needed
Real Estate Closings at Title Company Prices®
Florida Residential Real Estate
Legal Guidance for the Property You Call Home
Residential real estate law reaches from the purchase contract and closing table to title, ownership, easements, disclosures and disputes that may arise years later.
This page serves as the residential gateway within St. Johns Law Group's broader real estate practice. Dedicated Buyer Representation, Seller Representation and Closings & Title pages provide deeper transaction-specific guidance.
- Home purchases and sales
- Condominiums and planned communities
- Vacation, second-home and investment property
- FSBO transactions
- Title, deed and ownership matters
- Residential property disputes
Residential Real Estate Services
How We Help Homeowners, Buyers & Sellers
Start with the service that best matches your transaction, ownership issue or property dispute.
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Buyer Representation
Contract review, critical dates, due diligence, title, survey, escrow and closing support.
Learn More →02Seller Representation
Contract terms, disclosures, title issues, liens, payoffs, deeds and seller-side closing support.
Learn More →03Closings & Title
Attorney-supported title, escrow and closing services for buyers, sellers, lenders and investors.
Learn More →04Contracts & Critical Dates
Understand timing for inspections, financing, title, cure periods and closing.
Learn More →05FSBO Transactions
Contract-to-closing legal and title support for owners selling without a traditional listing brokerage relationship.
Learn More →06Contract Problems
Legal guidance when cancellation, default, deposit or closing obligations become disputed.
Learn More →07Hidden Defects & Disclosures
Claims involving alleged undisclosed material property conditions or misrepresentation after a sale.
Learn More →08Boundaries & Easements
Survey, access, encroachment, easement and property-line issues affecting residential ownership.
Learn More →09Property Litigation
Litigation involving contracts, title, ownership, deposits and other residential property disputes.
Learn More →Residential Transaction Path
From Contract Through Closing
Legal and closing support can help identify issues before they become disputes.
1Contract
2Inspections & Due Diligence
3Title & Survey
4Financing & Conditions
5Closing & Recording
Contract deadlines can affect important rights.
Use the SJLG Critical Date Calculator as an educational convenience, but confirm actual deadlines against the signed contract, addenda, extensions and applicable law.
Real Estate Team
Residential Real Estate Team
St. Johns Law Group combines real estate attorneys with experienced title and closing professionals under one roof for residential transactions and related property matters.
Real Estate Attorney
Douglas N. Burnett
Real estate development, land use, transactions and complex real estate matters.
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Real Estate Attorney
Megan Burnett Drysdale
Real estate, contracts, leasing and land-use matters.
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Real Estate Attorney
John L. Whiteman
Real estate, banking and probate experience.
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Title Agent & Closing Officer
Christina Guyette
Title, escrow and closing coordination for residential, commercial and investment transactions.
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Closing Officer
Katie Lemelin
Closing coordination and transaction support for Florida real estate buyers and sellers.
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Integrated Closing Services
Real Estate Closings With Legal Support
Real Estate Closings at Title Company Prices®Buyer representation is most effective when legal review and closing coordination work together. SJLG's attorneys and closing professionals can help move a transaction from contract through title, escrow, signing, funding and recording.
That continuity also means legal issues can be identified and escalated quickly when a title defect, survey concern, contract amendment or closing problem needs attorney attention.
Contract
Title & Survey
Escrow
Closing
Recording
Residential Property Issues
Common Legal Issues Affecting Florida Homes
Some issues arise during a transaction; others appear only after ownership changes hands.
Title & Ownership Problems
Clouds on title, competing interests, deed issues and ownership claims.
Learn More →Boundary & Encroachment Issues
Surveys may reveal fences, structures or improvements that conflict with record boundaries.
Learn More →Access & Easements
Disputes can concern access and the location, scope or use of easement rights.
Learn More →HOA & Condominium Issues
Declarations, restrictions, assessments and association rules can affect ownership and use.
Learn More →Hidden Defects
Post-closing disputes may involve alleged nondisclosure, concealment or misrepresentation.
Learn More →Co-Owner & Partition Disputes
Joint owners may disagree over possession, expenses, sale or division of residential property.
Learn More →When the Transaction Goes Wrong
Residential Property Problems Can Require Litigation
When a purchase develops into a dispute, SJLG's real-estate and litigation attorneys can evaluate the contract, evidence and available remedies.
Deposit Disputes
Disagreements over escrow deposits after cancellation, alleged default, failed contingencies or a failed closing.
Deposit Disputes →Contract Disputes & Remedies
Claims involving alleged breach, failure to close, contract termination, damages, specific performance and other purchase-agreement remedies.
Contract Disputes →Title Defects & Quiet Title
Clouds on title, competing interests, unreleased claims and ownership issues that may require curative work or a quiet-title action.
Quiet Title Actions →Boundary & Property-Line Disputes
Conflicts involving surveys, encroachments, property lines, access and competing rights affecting real property.
Boundary Disputes →Easement Litigation
Disputes concerning access, use, scope, location, interpretation or enforcement of easement rights.
Easement Litigation →Hidden Defects & Disclosure Claims
Post-closing claims concerning alleged material defects, nondisclosure, concealment or misrepresentation.
Hidden Defect Claims →Partition & Co-Owner Disputes
Disputes between co-owners concerning possession, sale, division or allocation of interests in jointly owned real estate.
Partition Actions →Real Estate Litigation
Broader litigation involving contracts, title, ownership, property rights and failed or disputed real estate transactions.
Real Estate Litigation →Residential Real Estate Tools & Resources
Practical Florida Residential Real Estate Resources
Use these resources to better understand transaction timing, closing costs, title and related legal issues.
Interactive Tool
Critical Date Calculator
Estimate key dates under common Florida real-estate contract forms and confirm them against the actual agreement.
Open Calculator → Interactive ToolClosing Cost Calculator
Explore estimated buyer and seller transaction costs for Florida real estate closings.
Open Calculator → Closing ServicesClosings & Title
Learn how SJLG handles title, escrow, document preparation and closing coordination.
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Residential Real Estate FAQs
Common Questions About Florida Residential Real Estate
What does a residential real estate lawyer do?
A residential real estate lawyer can assist with contracts, title, closings, deeds, ownership issues, easements, disclosures, FSBO transactions and disputes involving residential property.
Can St. Johns Law Group handle both the legal work and the closing?
Yes. St. Johns Law Group combines real estate attorneys with title, escrow and closing professionals so legal and closing issues can be coordinated within the same firm.
Do you represent both buyers and sellers?
Yes. The firm maintains separate buyer- and seller-representation services so the legal work can be tailored to the client's side of the transaction.
Can you help with a FSBO transaction?
Yes. St. Johns Law Group can assist qualifying for-sale-by-owner transactions with contract preparation or review, title, escrow, deeds, closing documents and closing coordination.
What kinds of residential property disputes do you handle?
Residential disputes may involve contracts, escrow deposits, title, boundaries, easements, hidden defects, co-owner disagreements, quiet title and other property-right issues.
Can you help after a closing if a problem is discovered?
Yes. Post-closing issues may involve title defects, alleged nondisclosure, boundary or easement problems, deed issues and other disputes. The appropriate response depends on the facts and documents involved.
Do you handle residential real estate matters outside St. Augustine?
The firm handles residential real estate matters throughout St. Johns County and surrounding Northeast Florida communities, depending on the nature of the matter.
Recent Legal Insights
Recent Residential Real Estate Articles
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St. Augustine & Northeast Florida
Residential Real Estate Counsel Across Northeast Florida
St. Johns Law Group represents homeowners, buyers and sellers across St. Augustine, St. Johns County and surrounding Northeast Florida markets.
Local transactions can involve coastal property, planned communities, condominiums, historic properties, new construction, investment properties and commercial acquisitions—each presenting different contract, title, survey and due-diligence considerations.
Our real estate team works with buyers, Realtors, lenders, surveyors and other transaction professionals throughout the region.
Residential Real Estate
Need Help With Residential Real Estate? Talk With Our Team.
From contract review through title and closing, we can help you understand the transaction and protect your interests.
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