Commercial real estate holdings can be exceptionally valuable. Commercial properties often command a higher price per square foot than residential properties. They can increase in value substantially over time, especially if an area develops a reputation for being...
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Year: 2025
Can a buyer remove contingency clauses?
Contingency clauses can be incredibly helpful in real estate transactions. As we recently discussed, they are a form of protection for the buyer. The transaction itself is contingent upon certain qualifications being met. For example, perhaps there is a loan...
What if a home’s co-owner does not want to sell?
There are a variety of reasons why people could find themselves as co-owners of a home or a piece of real estate property. Even if they did not intentionally purchase that property together, for example, they may have inherited it. Two siblings may both be left equal...
The main risk of acquiring property via tax deed sales
Property owners fall behind on their tax obligations for many different reasons. In some cases, job loss, divorce or medical emergencies result in people failing to prioritize property tax obligations. If people fall behind on property taxes, their ownership rights...
What is required with a Connecticut real estate disclosure form?
When selling real estate in Connecticut, sellers need to fill out a disclosure form. This is also referred to as a residential property condition report, and it is required under the Uniform Property Condition Disclosure Act. As a general rule, the disclosure form is...
Can disappointing inspection results impact a scheduled closing?
People making offers to buy real property often walk through the property at issue first. Especially when they conduct the walk-through with the support of a real estate professional, they probably assume they understand the condition of the property. Between the...
Going to court to terminate joint property ownership
Joint ownership of real property is common in part because it is practical. Real property is quite costly, and one person may not have the credit score or income necessary to qualify for a sufficient mortgage. Some people jointly inherit property from parents or...
What secrets do realtors rarely share?
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. While most realtors are helpful, their main goal is to close a deal. This means you may not always hear the full story about a property. Some details get pushed aside, leaving you with more to discover...
Take time to understand easements in a real estate deal
Easements represent one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of real estate transactions that can significantly impact property value and future use. Many buyers discover easement restrictions only after closing when they attempt to build fences,...
5 steps involved in residential real estate closings
Purchasing or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make and the final stage, known as the closing, is where ownership of the property changes hands officially. It is a moment that can feel both exciting and overwhelming, whether one is...
