The journey to homeownership is an exciting one, filled with anticipation and dreams of creating a space to call your own. However, beneath the surface of this exhilarating experience lies the complex world of property titles. Understanding the importance of title...

Sam J. Saad III
Real Estate Attorney
Sam J. Saad III is a Florida real estate attorney and the attorney behind Paradise Coast Title & Escrow. He advises real estate agents, buyers, sellers, and investors across Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, and Southwest Florida on the legal and transactional details that determine whether a deal closes cleanly — title, closings, escrow, and property due diligence.
A member of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR) contract creation committee, Sam helps shape the contracts local agents rely on every day. In 2025, the Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS Association named him Affiliate of the Year, recognizing his contribution to the region’s real estate community.
Sam’s approach reflects how real estate actually works: deals don’t pause for business hours. He’s known among agents for being reachable after hours and on weekends when a time-sensitive transaction is on the line — protecting his clients’ interests while keeping the closing moving forward.
The articles published here under Sam’s name draw on that day-to-day, in-the-trenches experience with Florida real estate transactions — written to give agents and their clients clear, reliable answers to the questions that come up before, during, and after a closing.
Homebuying and Selling Tips: Navigating the Naples Real Estate Market
Buying or selling a home in the beautiful paradise of Naples, Florida, can be an exciting yet intricate journey. To help you navigate the process with confidence, we've compiled a list of valuable tips and insights for both homebuyers and sellers in the Naples real...
Paradise Coast Title Named a 2022 Top Contributor by The Fund
Orlando, Fla. – May 11, 2023 – Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC (The Fund), today announces Paradise Coast Title is named a Top Contributor for 2022. The Fund’s “Top Contributor Circle” is the highest honor awarded to Member firms based on policies remitted in...
What is a Lender’s Policy in Title Insurance?
When it comes to purchasing residential real estate, title insurance is an important consideration for both homebuyers and lenders. While many people are familiar with owner's policies, which provide coverage for the homebuyer's interest in the property, lender's...
What is an Owner’s Policy in Title Insurance?
Title insurance is a policy that homeowners purchase to protect themselves and their lenders from defects or issues that may arise with the title of a property. At the time of real estate closing, homeowners purchase an Owner's Policy, which is a specific policy that...
Is Home Title Lock Insurance Worth It? What Florida Homeowners Should Know About Title Theft
Quick Summary "Home title theft" is real but rare — and a forged deed is legally void from the moment it's filed, so it never actually transfers your ownership, even though it can cloud your title until it's cleared. "Title lock" services don't lock anything or...
Real Estate Closings in Florida: What You Need To Know Before You Close
Your title insurance company will be responsible for the facilitation and execution of your contract. The role of a title company is to ensure the integrity of a real estate transaction by confirming the legal status of the property, the satisfaction of all terms of...
What Is Title Insurance in Florida, and Do You Really Need It?
Quick Summary Title insurance protects your legal ownership of a property against problems buried in its history — unpaid liens, forgery, missing heirs, or record-keeping errors that existed before you bought but surfaced after closing. Florida sets title insurance...
From A to Z: Here Are The Real Estate Terms You Should Be Familiar With
– A – Abstract of Title A condensed history or summary of all transactions affecting a particular tract of land. Acceleration Clause A clause in a mortgage that allows the lender to demand payment of the outstanding loan balance for a variety of reasons including...









