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Some home sellers just give their home a clean and make it as welcoming as they can when they put it on the market. Others bring the professionals in. Staging a home is something that can make it much more attractive to buyers, especially if done by a realtor with a...
Real estate transactions are a major investment. For some people, these transactions are the largest they ever deal with. Most commonly, as part of the process to purchase a home, the buyer makes an offer. If the offer is accepted by the seller, the two parties enter...
Buying a home that already has tenants may seem like a shortcut to income, especially in a city like Hartford, where rental demand stays steady. But if you are not prepared, the process can become messy quickly. A home with tenants comes with more than just a monthly...
When a homeowner can’t make their mortgage payments, they may explore the options they have to get rid of the home. This is sometimes as easy as seeking to sell the home, but that decision isn’t as simple if the market has taken a downturn and the home isn’t worth...
Bank-owned properties are usually in high demand because they have a potential for discounted prices, are investment opportunities and a buyer can negotiate favorable terms with the lender. Accordingly, purchasing these homes can be challenging since they attract many...
A property deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of real estate. If the deed is flawed or incomplete, it can create serious problems during a real estate transaction, especially at closing. When buying or selling a home in Connecticut, the title must be...
When you’re buying or selling a property, a lien can cause unexpected delays. A lien is a claim against a property that must be cleared before a clean title can be transferred. Understanding the common types of liens can help prevent delays at closing. Below is some...
Those buying or selling a residence in the Connecticut real estate market often wonder if legal representation is mandatory. While real estate transactions often seem straightforward to buyers and sellers alike, Connecticut's unique requirements can add a dash of...
Seemingly small issues can have a major impact on real estate transactions. The sellers can accept a reasonable offer, and a buyer can secure final approval for a mortgage, only to have title issues affect the closing timeline. Sellers sometimes don't realize before...
A title insurance policy protects property owners and mortgage lenders from title defects. Examples of defects include liens, forged deeds or documents, claims from contested wills or lawsuits over errors such as boundary disputes and errors in public records. So,...