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Selling an inherited house seems easy enough on paper. Families fix up the place, accept an offer and expect the closing to wrap up fast. However, the title search can sometimes uncover issues that no one knew existed. Ownership records may not clearly identify the...
An unfinished basement, enclosed porch or added room will make your home unique in the current market environment. Such additions can give a home a unique character and help it stand out. It falls to the buyer, though, to pay attention to ensure all changes were made...
When a property’s title is unclear or disputed, it can slow or even derail a real estate transaction. Buyers hesitate to move forward, sellers lose deals, and lenders may refuse to finance a property that carries unresolved risk. A quiet title action is a legal...
Home purchases are complex undertakings that require buyers and sellers to uphold specific conditions that are present in contract. Within that contract are often contingencies, which are conditions that must be satisfied before the purchase can occur. Contingencies...
If you’ve ever purchased or sold a home, you’ve likely heard the term “fall out of escrow.” That is generally bad news for the home seller and buyer. However, it can be good news for other buyers who may be able to get the home at a lower price if the seller is more...
Many people who purchase real estate are already homeowners. They want to upgrade to a larger space as their families expand or may want to move into a smaller, more accessible home as they prepare for retirement. Homeowners seeking to purchase a new property often...
Buying a home is a multi-step process, and each step is important. One step that some people think will be simple is the final walkthrough. This is one of the last chances you have a buyer to inspect the home before you close on the property. The final walkthrough...
When there is a lien on a property, it means that there is an outstanding debt. The other party has placed a lien on the real estate, so the debt needs to be satisfied before that real estate can be sold. This can significantly complicate a transaction. For example,...
When you are looking into buying a home, one thing to consider is how your needs may change in the future. Perhaps you are relatively young now, and this is your first house. A list of must-haves can tell you where to start, but you also want to consider how long you...
Buying a home is a major financial and legal commitment, which means that homebuyers take steps to protect themselves throughout this process. One of the important steps to ensure you take if you’re in this position is having a home inspection. This enables you to...