Cristen Martinez, Esq.

Real Estate Attorney. Wife. Mom. Foster Mom. Christian. FSU Cheer Alum.

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

@TampaBayFLHome DM this to me on our Instagram page (MartinezLawFLA) and we will post it to our website and stories!

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@lady_valor_07 https://t.co/9yMEqIQeUY and im still rockin’ it

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

The new FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Requirements go into effect March 1, 2026.

Read more about this update on our blog: https://t.co/vFithjuXuw

#FinCEN #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #realestatelaw

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I am teaching an HOA Board Continuing Education class this evening at 6 p.m. #HOA #homeownerassociation #ContinuingEducation

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

The Realtors who close the most consistently in Florida aren’t luckier—they’re better at anticipating problems before they show up in underwriting or title review.
#floridarealtor #floridarealestate

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

Mark your calendars! Our next Legal Roundtable will be Thursday, February 19th at 11:00 AM. Join us with your legal questions ready!

This event will be hosted online, via the Your In-House Counsel platform. Please visit https://t.co/I2PYOhN1SH to register.

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

@BeatrizHoy53017 This is spot on. In Florida, profitability is won or lost in the details—insurance eligibility, HOA rules, and true vacancy risk. Price is just the starting point.

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

@Tampasdowntown Bet Mr. Wolf would never have guessed his work would become known as the beer can

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

Would you take a $120k salary to wfh or a $240k salary to work the same job but in office? I’d be in the office, no question.
#RemoteWork #WorkFromHome

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

When is a FinCEN Real Estate Report required?
• Residential property
• Buyer is an LLC, corporation, or trust
• No traditional bank mortgage
#floridarealestate #floridarealtors

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

Starting March 1, 2026, certain Florida residential real estate transactions will require a new federal report filed with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
If you buy, sell, or invest using an LLC or trust, who you close your transactions with matters.

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

@realtormag Shouldn’t these be best practices regardless of what the market is doing?

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

@tampaflrealtor Wow. Can’t believe this would ever pass but it will definitely be interesting to watch

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

@realtordotcom I would like to see a shift back to using contracts without the contingencies that allow buyers to back out for no reason at all. I’m in Florida and we have 2 standard contracts that are primarily used. I think a shift away from the AS IS contract would be beneficial

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

Just pain. Pain everywhere.

[CFB Kings @CFBKings]

Florida State really beat Alabama, delivered the biggest blowout by any team of the entire season, and then went 3-7 after that.

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

Plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuit against Zillow claim that Zillow requires its Flex agents to steer buyers to Zillow Home Loans. If you are a Zillow Flex Agent, is this true?!

#zillow #realestateagent #realestatelaw #floridarealestate #lawsuit

[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

The new Florida purchase contract is being released March 1st, 2026. This will incorporate new FinCen reporting requirements. Get prepared for these changes now!

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[Cristen Martinez, Esq. @AttorneyCristen]

Thinking about a future in law? ⚖️ Martinez Law is now accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program! If you're interested in real estate law and looking for hands-on experience in the Tampa Bay area, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by February 28th!
#realestatelaw

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@LuvDemBucs Amen

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays #NoleFamily