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Situations can get a bit complicated when multiple people inherit real estate. This could happen when a parent leaves a family home to multiple siblings, for example. It is also very common with vacation properties. Even if all of the siblings already have their own...
When selling your home, you want to make the most out of the deal and get the best value for your property. A quiet title action can help you achieve this by clearing any uncertainties or disputes about the property’s ownership. This legal process is aimed at...
As a business owner, a lot will ride on your contracts. They help define relationships with everyone from your employees to your suppliers and clients to the person who comes to clean your space. A poorly made contract invites problems and can leave you vulnerable if...
The housing market has been on the rise for quite some time now. Just last year, the prices went up by slightly over 6%. But this is a trend that has been continuing for numerous years, and many homes are worth two or three times what they were a decade ago. Because...
When buying or selling a property, emotions can run high, and sometimes, those closest people to a buyer might be interested in “getting in on” the deal. While a real estate transaction between family or friends can be tempting, prioritizing an arm's length...
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently agreed to a major shift in policy that changes its rules about how buyers’ agents are paid. The move was in response to numerous class action lawsuits that said that the trade group was essentially unfairly setting...
Signing a commercial lease is one of the most important commitments you can make as an entrepreneur. And when you sign one, you want to be sure that you get everything right the first time. Unfortunately, to err is human. Amidst the pressure to sign quickly and...
The average buyer of a home requires financing. They secure a mortgage to pay the vast majority of the purchase price. While a 20% down payment was once standard, many modern mortgages involve single-digit down payments. Buyers finance nearly the entirety of the...
Do you feel exhilarated by the prospect of leasing the first space for your new business? Enthusiasm can take you far, but remember, not all leases protect the interests of both parties. When you find the ideal space, its owner may hand you prepared lease documents...
One term homebuyers may be unfamiliar with is “abstract,” or more formally, “abstract of title.” What does this bit of real estate legalese mean? An abstract is a formal term for the thorough title search that must be done when someone decides to purchase a piece of...
