If you’re facing issues with a home that wasn’t flagged during the inspection, you might be considering legal action against the home inspector. Before proceeding with a lawsuit, it’s crucial to understand the factors that determine whether you have a legitimate...
Real estate transactions
Understanding how boundary disputes may happen between neighbors
Property lines are often thought of as fixed and straightforward, but disagreements over where one parcel ends and another begins are surprisingly common. Even minor changes like new landscaping, fencing or driveways can lead to long-lasting tension between neighbors....
Why can a home inspection contingency protect you?
Buying a home is a major financial commitment, which is why you need to ensure you’re protecting yourself throughout the process. There are many ways that you can do this, but one that’s especially important is having a home inspection, but just having the inspection...
How to resolve surprise title issues before a closing
A real estate purchase agreement is not the last step before a closing occurs. The property should undergo inspections and an appraisal . The borrower has to finalize their mortgage. They also need to obtain a title insurance policy. Sometimes real estate transactions...
What is dual agency in real estate transactions?
As you embark on your home-buying journey, one situation that you might encounter here in Tucson is dual agency. Arizona is a state wherein one real estate agent can legally represent both the seller and the buyer. If you have never heard of the term dual agency, the...
Must Arizona property sellers disclose any deaths that occurred?
Unless you buy a brand-new property, it is entirely possible that a former owner or others once died in the home. Even then, with the high concentration of indigenous ancestors buried in southern Arizona, the land on which homes are built could be prehistoric...
Does a variance change a zone?
Commercial real estate may be available for purchase, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s in the correct zone. If you’re looking to make a purchase, you may want to open a retail center. But you could find that it’s in an industrial zone or a residential zone....
3 reasons you need a funding contingency when buying real estate
Most real estate purchases cost a considerable amount of money. That applies whether you are buying your first apartment or a further addition to the portfolio of properties you already own. One thing you cannot afford to be doing is committing to a contract to buy...
Potential benefits of leasing commercial property
There are many benefits to buying commercial property. For one thing, the real estate then becomes a significant asset that your business owns. If you move to another location in the future, you can sell this real estate, and the value may be much higher than what you...
3 tactics for overcoming an appraisal gap when buying a home
There are many last-minute issues that could arise and complicate a residential real estate transaction. The buyer could lose their job. A storm could blow through and severely damage the property. There could also be concerns about the price offered for the property....

