Buying a home is often the largest transaction of a lifetime. This is a big step towards financial stability. With the right choice, you not only get a piece of property that becomes home but you also get a financial investment that grows in equity. Finding that right...
The market remains a seller’s market. But what happens if a seller accepts an offer and then tries to back out of it? There are certain legal remedies that may apply. Two of the more common options include specific performance and the use of an injunction. #1:...
Buying a home is likely the largest financial transaction of your life. As such, it is a good idea to have a basic understanding of the types of documents you will need to deal with when trying to buy property. Three key types of documents you will likely encounter...
When you decided to buy a home, you thought that a new build would be the right option for you. It was an affordable price, and you got to choose all the finishes and details that would make the property feel like home. You loved the idea of going through the process...
Contractors who do work on a property could potentially take out a lien if they believe that the owner failed to pay the bill. This can be straight forward, like a contractor who completed a remodel and claims the homeowner did not pay the bill, or more complicated....
The real estate market is booming right now, and a good deal is hard to come by. Find one that seems like a great opportunity, and you may find yourself wondering if it is too good to be true. This moment of pause is for good reason. Unfortunately there are some...
Making the decision to purchase a house is a significant legal and financial choice. If a buyer is considering this step, he or she will benefit from doing the appropriate research first. Knowing what to expect from this process and preparing well allows one to...
Buying property comes with various legal requirements in order to transfer ownership of the property. One of these requirements is the transfer of the title, but first, a potential buyer will want to carefully review the terms of the title report to ensure there are...
Technological advances are staggering these days. We can work remotely from anywhere in the world as long as we have internet access. Our children can attend school virtually. We can even buy a home without physically seeing it. But even with all the possibilities,...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that more than 11 million families are at risk of losing their homes throughout the country. 2 million homeowners are behind three or more months on their mortgage payment and the agency estimates that homeowners owe...
