Having a home inspection contingency in your purchase offer on a home lets you back out of the deal if your inspector finds potential problems with the home. Hiring a professional home inspector could save you from purchasing a surprise “fixer-upper” home. A home...
Year: 2022
Don’t skip that final walkthrough before closing on your new home
Too often, home buyers skip the final walkthrough of their new home. They may let their real estate agent do it or not bother with it at all. It’s crucial to do a final walkthrough as close to the closing as possible – preferably after the seller has already moved...
4 things to consider when investing in real estate
Real estate investments have the power to bring you or your business significant income. However, taking care during this process can be a key way to ensure that your investment delivers the returns you hope. What should you consider when determining whether an...
Should you worry about volatility in the real estate market?
Due to the many factors currently affecting the stock market and other investment strategies, people are looking to invest in less volatile markets. Many are now dipping a toe into the real estate industry to diversify their portfolios without assuming too great a...
Why is it better to lease a commercial property?
You often hear people talk about why it's better to buy a commercial property, and they often focus on things like the freedom to develop the property the way they want and gaining equity in their investment. And it is true that there are a lot of upsides to buying...
What is a short sale of real estate?
A person who is looking for a home to purchase may notice that some are listed as short sales. This doesn’t mean that the sale is going to happen quickly. In fact, it usually means the exact opposite. In real estate, a short sale is a home that is being offered for...
How do you sell a property with a judgment lien on it?
Your property – like many other residential properties in the country – has likely increased dramatically in value over the last couple of years. You are at the stage where you would be more content in an apartment or a condo, where someone else can handle the...
Why does a property seller need an attorney?
Selling property is a high-value transaction that you must handle very carefully. Each stage of the process has paperwork. Having a lawyer on your side when it’s time for closing is imperative because they can help to ensure that your interests are protected. The last...
Can a commercial landlord lock a tenant out of their space?
Renting a commercial space means that your business constantly needs to generate enough revenue to pay rent or pay for insurance to fulfill those obligations during a significant interruption of operations. Just like people renting apartments, commercial tenants can...
How to come out on top in real estate negotiations
Finding the ideal property you were looking for is half the work when it comes to buying real estate. The other half lies in successfully negotiating and closing a deal. How do you master negotiations and ensure that you do not spend more of your hard-earned money...