Your Neighborhood Real Estate Law Firm
Signing a listing agreement with your real estate agent is a critical step when you’re selling your home – but be wary. What you’re signing is a legal contract, and its terms and conditions are enforceable. That means you need to carefully review each section of the...
For many home buyers, it doesn’t matter what may have happened in or on the property in the past -- as long as it’s in good condition now. Others don’t want to live in what’s considered a “stigmatized property” – at least in some types. Homes can be considered...
Most potential homebuyers and those looking to sell their homes think of real estate agents as industry experts whose profession is highly regulated. In reality, many states require little of aspiring agents beyond a licensing fee, minimal coursework concerning their...
The real estate market has been pretty wild over the last couple of years, and both buyers and sellers are currently feeling the heat from rising interest rates. That may be leading to a resurgence of lease options as a popular path toward home ownership. A lease...
A title search is a thorough examination of public records to verify the legal ownership of a property and to uncover any existing claims or liens that could affect the property's title. Just as you wouldn't buy a car without checking its history for problems, a title...
