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Crypto-talk: Why real estate NFTs are the future of the NFT market? powered by ESQ.title

Published on: December 3, 2021 | by ESQ.title

Real estate, as opposed to movable personal property, does not need a physical transfer because it is immovable and therefore impossible to steal. Future real estate transactions will increasingly be conducted digitally with the use of new technology. Due to the coronavirus, there have been many shifts in the way we live our lives. One of these shifts has been the process of doing everything virtually. Real estate is being influenced by this shift which is making it possible to own an asset digitally instead of just physically.

The world of digital assets is growing, and we’re seeing more and more of our daily lives turned into computer-readable formats. NFTs are being used to generate art and new digital commodities in the metaverse. Most of the world’s currency is already digital, just 8% of it is physical. The stock market is also now digital and easier than ever to trade in. With the help of e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba, real physical things of generally low value, like books and clothes, are sold online. In contrast, high-value assets such as real estate, vehicles, pricey collectibles, yachts, and startup investments are increasingly functioning digitally as a result of their digital ownership representations.

Crypto-talk: Real Estate in the Metaverse – “How deep does this “rabbit hole go?” powered by ESQ.title

Published on: November 27, 2021 | by ESQ.title

By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq.

With regard to capital appreciation, real estate has traditionally been considered to be one of the more popular investment options. Remember, it is a limited resource whose value is intrinsically related to its status as a scarce resource. What happens, though, when real estate begins to lose its sense of reality?

Please allow me to introduce you to the world of virtual real estate. A booming real-world housing market can be found in this area of the country. The entire spectrum of options is available, from real estate agents and leasing agreements to land owners. Except for the fact that it’s all taking place in virtual space, which was a far-fetched notion just a few decades ago but is now becoming a reality.

Crypto-talk: Sample framework for the trade of real-estate ownership rights via blockchain-enabled technologies, including NFTs – powered by ESQ.title

Published on: November 26, 2021 | by ESQ.title

By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq.

This article provides a sample framework for the trade of real-estate ownership rights via the “encapsulation” of those rights in a Non-Fungible Token (NFT), as well as NFT participation in the DeFi sector and the potential of providing crypto title insurance, for added confidence and security. Moreover, this Crypto-talk article will address some of the methods for transacting real estate using blockchain-enabled technologies, including NFTs, as well as the long-term strategy of “blockchainizing” or “NFT-ing” real estate in the United States.

The idea is to keep an electronic version of NFT ownership proprietary papers “on-chain,” where the NFT smart contract can modify the legal entity owner’s identity when the NFT is transferred from a seller to a bidder on an NFT Marketplace, for example. The key is to provide the legal framework that allows the NFT smart contract to make changes to legal documents, as well as the legal framework in the Terms of Use agreements that regulate the creation and listing of the NFT.

After digital collectible NFTs, why are real estate NFTs the next logical step?

Crypto-talk: How Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts Are Transforming the Real Estate Industry – powered by ESQ.title

Published on: November 17, 2021 | by ESQ.title

By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq.

The advent of blockchain technology is projected to have a big impact on real estate, the largest asset class by value, which is predicted to expand from $2687.35 billion in 2020 to $3717.03 billion in 2025. Blockchain is the core technology that enables the whole cryptocurrency ecosystem’s value proposition. It’s the technology behind Bitcoin’s security and the reason Ethereum smart contracts have a value. Smart contract developers can use on-chain logic to manage different real estate transactions, goods, and markets utilizing external data inputs and traditional settlement outputs, allowing real estate assets to become computerized as tokens on blockchain ledgers.

Holders can use their tokenized real estate assets on blockchains in interesting ways, such as trading them against reliable benchmarks or providing them as security for a loan, thanks to hybrid smart contracts, which combine the protection of blockchain networks with the richness of real-world data inputs. Furthermore, utilizing an external data source, exotic derivatives products may be produced and paid for on-chain, allowing stakeholders to protect against diverse real estate sector patterns.

Alejandro E. Jordan, ESQ. Recognized as Florida Legal Elite 2020 Real Estate

Published on: June 27, 2020 | by ESQ.title

ST. PETERSBURG, FL. (June 22, 2020) – Alejandro E. Jordan, ESQ. of ESQ.title, Coral Gables was recently recognized in the 2020 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™.

The list of 1,071 honorees represents just over 1% of the active Florida Bar members, including attorneys in private practice as well as top government and non-profit attorneys who practice in Florida.

Florida Trend invited all actively practicing Florida lawyers to name the attorneys that they hold in highest regard – lawyers with whom they have personally worked and would recommend to others.

Effective 4/01/2020 – Jordan Pascale, P.L. rebranding as “ESQ.title”

Published on: March 22, 2020 | by ESQ.title

By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq.

Q: Are you now a new law firm?
A: Absolutely not. We have a new logo, messaging and website (launching 4/01/2020) to better reflect the firm we are today – a firm that remains on the forefront of real estate representation and cost-effective solutions.

Q: Why did you rebrand?
A: The firm has evolved over the years. We upgraded our imagery to capture our entrepreneurial spirit, our passion, and our unwavering commitment to our clients which we serve.

Q: Did you change your name?
A: We did not. We’ve chosen to identify ourselves by the shortened version ESQ.title, which relates to our ability to provide tactical and proactive guidance to our client’s needs through our multidisciplinary relationships in both the real estate and legal arenas. Our legal name, however, remains Jordan Pascale, P.L. It’s on our website and in much of our correspondence.

Q: Where do I send my emails?
A: Either email addresses are fine. You can still email ajordan@jordanpascale.com; or to our new email addresses:

For Business/Real Estate Litigation Matters: ajordan@jordanlawyers.law

For Real Estate Closings, Title + Escrow: ajordan@esqtitle.law

HURRICANE IRMA PREPARATION CHECKLIST AND VALUABLE TIPS!

Published on: September 6, 2017 | by ESQ.title

If you are reading this, NOW is the PERFECT time to get ahead and make sure you are most prepared to deal with the before and after effects of the Storm. Locate your Auto, Boat, and Homeowners Insurance policies and make sure they are in effect and in good standing. If you have any questions about your policies, reach out to your insurance agent immediately.

Remember to take pictures or video with your smart phone before the Storm. Take pictures or even video tape the outside to show every corner of your home, the inside of your ceiling to show there were no leaks. Take pictures and video around your windows from the inside to show there were no water stains before the storm. Take pictures or video of all your furniture, TV’s and all electronics so you can show that you did own them prior to the storm. It is most common for insurance companies to claim that damages were there prior and will likely not approve your claims unless you have some evidence (THE MORE EVIDENCE THE BETTER!).

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us anytime at 305-501-2836. We are here to help and assist you in any way we can.

Below is a comprehensive list of “things to do” we received and would like to share with everyone to help in your preparation:

1. Charge any device that provides light. Laptops, tablets, cameras, video cameras, and old phones. Old cell phones can still used for dialing 911. Charge external battery back ups. Continue Reading ›

ESQ.title’s new office in Boca Raton!

Published on: April 12, 2017 | by ESQ.title

ESQ.title is pleased to announce the expansion of their practice to Palm Beach County. The firm is opening an additional office located at 2701 NW 2nd Ave., Suite 206, Boca Raton, FL 33431. We look forward to continuing to serve your legal needs and providing the highest level of service to clients in Palm Beach County and all over South Florida.

ESQ.title is a business and real estate law firm founded by attorneys Alejandro E. Jordan and Daniel T. Pascale to provide quick, tenacious, and cost-effective solutions for their clients. With extensive local knowledge and know-how, our attorneys are well positioned to advocate for their clients, help resolve their disputes, achieve their objectives, and gain them a competitive advantage.

Real Estate Consulting Model – Commission Rebate Program

Published on: March 4, 2017 | by ESQ.title

By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq.

“Our Real Estate Consulting Model will Revolutionize the entire Real Estate Industry,” says Alejandro E. Jordan, JD.

As you know, in today’s real estate market, everything that is listed on the multiple listing services is available to be seen on hundreds of duplicated websites at no cost to you. Independent surveys state that over 95% of buyers search the Internet to find a home. Virtually no one surveyed said their agent found them a home that they had not seen on the Internet or by driving around. If you are one of the over 95% of the buyers out there doing their own homework, we figure why not pay you for your efforts so that you save money on your transaction closing costs.

Serving the Next Generation of First-Time Home Buyers

Today, Millennials (even Gen X and Gen Y) prefer to research information online or through their friends. Our clients are savvy home buyers. They’re involved in their search and know what they want. They don’t need an agent to look on the Internet for new listings. There are plenty of online tools they can use for that. They don’t need an agent to drive them all over town every weekend. And, they certainly don’t want to pay a full commission just to close the deal. Buyers want someone who is on their side and who is hired to represent their interests.

How does the Real Estate Consulting Model Work?

ESQ.title’s Expansion to Palm Beach County

Published on: December 10, 2015 | by ESQ.title

ESQ.title is pleased to announce the expansion of their practice to Palm Beach County. The firm is opening an additional office located at 10 SE 1^st Ave Suite A Delray Beach, Florida. We look forward to serving your legal needs and providing the highest level of service to clients in Palm Beach County and all over South Florida.

ESQ.title is a business and real estate law firm founded by attorneys Alejandro E. Jordan and Daniel T. Pascale to provide quick, tenacious and cost-effective solutions for their clients. With extensive local knowledge and know-how, our attorneys are well positioned to advocate for their clients, help resolve their disputes, achieve their objectives and gain them a competitive advantage.

Our full service law firm offers first-class legal services to businesses and successful individuals throughout South Florida’s international community. Our clients include business owners, domestic and multinational corporations, property management companies, lenders, receivers, condominium and homeowner associations, commercial property owners, entrepreneurs, sellers, buyers, developers, landlords, contractors and clients across the globe doing business in South Florida.