Buyers who are preparing for the closing of their home likely feel a mix of excitement and fear. This emotional rollercoaster is completely appropriate for the situation. Afterall, this is often the biggest financial transaction of our lives. Thankfully, there are...
Real Estate Transactions
How can I reduce the risks of buying a house sight unseen?
The housing market is hot. Homes are going quick, and buyers are looking to take every advantage possible to make sure they get the home they want. In some cases, this even means buying a house sight unseen. Do people really buy homes sight unseen? Yes, and the...
Thinking about investing in real estate? 3 tips for success.
The real estate market continues to be one of the most stable and profitable options for investing in the United States. Add in the growth of virtual tours and the ability to complete real estate deals remotely and it is no surprise that Forbes projects this market to...
What happens if my title insurance missed an easement?
Title insurance is an important part of the real estate transaction process. It offers a type of safety net. A title insurance company is hired to go through all the legal minutiae of the property and let you know of any potential issues before you finalize the...
Real estate investors take note: 3 important lessons from Zillow
Zillow is a real estate website that everyone in the country has likely heard of. Zillow leaders decided to branch out a few years ago, giving more than just home estimates and an inside look at the housing market and actually partaking in real estate opportunities....
Can I trust a real estate agent’s paperwork?
Real estate agents can ease the headaches that come with buying and selling a home. One of the ways these professionals help with the process is to provide their own paperwork to guide the transaction. This paperwork is often fill-in-the-blank standard paperwork — but...
What can I do if a seller tries to back out of an accepted offer?
You found your dream home and its in your budget. You place an offer, and the seller accepts it. Now it’s clear sailing until closing, right? But what if there is a hurdle before you reach that finish line? What if the seller tries to back out of the deal? Can the...
3 things to know about real estate contracts before buying a home
Buying a home is likely the largest financial transaction that we make in our lifetime. If we are lucky, we get one that fits our needs and provides an opportunity for financial stability. We can help to better ensure this is the case by knowing some of the basics...
Florida remains a good bet for real estate investment opportunities
Large cities throughout the country continue to recover from the impact of the pandemic. Stay at home and quarantine orders hit small businesses hard, and cities were reeling from the economic impact of COVID-19. Some cities continue to struggle and push forwards,...
Real estate dispute? 3 tips to choose the right attorney.
Real estate disputes can begin as a simple disagreement and quickly grow into a difficult to manage legal issue. Like the mythical hydra, every time you think you have resolved one problem, two more can sprout in its place. So how can you better ensure a real estate...
