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If you are looking to buy property, you need to be clear about its legal status. That is why having someone do a thorough title search is crucial. One of the issues a title search might throw up is an easement on the property. But what exactly is this and is it...
First-time home buyers can greatly benefit from hiring a home inspector. A home inspector can examine a home and find major issues that may need to be addressed between the buyer and seller. The buyer can negotiate the price of a home with a seller to make repairs to...
If you’re looking to purchase a house, you may assume you’re buying it from a single seller. Many couples will own homes together, so married individuals may be joint owners. But you still assume you are buying from the couple directly, so you know who holds the...
It can be hard to make your offer on a new property competitive. Home prices are already very high. A major part of the problem is that corporations are buying homes. Many of these corporations will then outbid individual buyers, who can’t afford to pay tens of...
When looking at the real estate market, it’s clear that home prices have gone up in recent years, and they haven’t come back down. Some homes have nearly doubled or tripled in value in the last decade. In some areas, these prices are still climbing or at least staying...
In a competitive real estate market, potential buyers often look for creative ways to stand out. One of the more personal approaches includes writing a "love letter" to a home seller. This letter typically expresses the buyer’s admiration for the home and explains why...
A title is a crucial document of a property. When you buy a home, you will be issued with this legal document to show ownership of the property. And you will also provide it when selling the property. However, you may experience title problems during any of these...
It can be hard to find a buyer for your home if there are disputes about its ownership. As such, ensuring that you have a clear and marketable title to the property through a quiet title action is crucial. A quiet title action is a legal process that identifies and...
Purchasing a home can be a long process. It may take weeks or even months. You have to get a loan, have an inspection, negotiate the price and much more. So when do you actually take ownership? Many people associate getting the keys with officially becoming the owner...
When purchasing a newly constructed home, the excitement of choosing floor plans, selecting finishes and imagining your life in a brand-new space can be overwhelming. However, despite all the excitement, you won’t want to overlook a fundamental step in the home-buying...