A huge jury verdict recently happened which will dramatically alter how home buyers, sellers and their agents deal with real estate commission payments. The changes will impact you if you are buying or selling a single-family home. Knowing how to navigate the new...
Rights and rules about shared property: Protecting your rights is a serious consideration when entering into a shared property agreement. While joint tenancy and tenancy in common are often confused, there are distinct advantages and disadvantages with each. To make...
It is not a good sign when you realize the home you purchased only a few months ago is literally taking on water after a period of serious rain. You discover the source of the problem is a runoff stream from your neighbor’s yard, an issue was not mentioned in the...
Remember the inspection you paid for or the seller paid for before purchasing your current home? Do you recall the itemized, full disclosure forms and explanations provided by the previous owner? Now that the heavy rains started and you have a very leaky roof and...
It’s not always a beautiful day in the neighborhood. If you have reason to suspect that someone living near you is involved in something criminal, pay attention. Criminal activity can impact your ability to enjoy – or sell your home. My Neighbors Might be...
It can happen to anyone: A property owner installs a fence, plants a hedge, builds a retaining wall, a walkway, driveway, or some other structure only to find they have unintentionally encroached on their neighbor’s adjoining property. It is also possible the property...
