Environmental Concerns in Real Estate: Navigating Risks During Home Purchase Environmental Concerns in Real Estate often catch homebuyers off guard, adding unforeseen costs to what should be an exciting investment. If you’re like most folks, buying a home requires...
Buying a home can be harrowing. Neighborhoods, schools, and amenities are just a few considerations. Getting a good deal is also critical. Your home is your castle . . . and your nest egg! No one can guarantee a risk-free transaction but having your signed purchase...
Buying a home is an emotional experience! The last thing most Buyers think of during the transaction is the contract. However, once signed, your transaction is likely governed by the information contained in the four corners of that signed purchase and sale agreement....
When moving from State-to-State, Buyers are often unaware that the legal obligations of real estate agents in the new, destination State will not necessarily mirror the legal obligations of agents in their old State. In other words, the legal environment you left may...
It’s not commonly understood that, depending on where a transaction takes place, Buyers are the only party to a real estate transaction who do not benefit from legal counsel. How does this work? As the party ultimately responsible for the real estate transaction,...
Top 10 Reasons To Consult a Real Estate Attorney Before Buying Property Considering the purchase of a home, be it vacant land, a home in a subdivision, or a condo, is a pivotal decision laden with complexities. It’s crucial to recognize the significance of seeking a...
FSBO Real Estate Tips: Boost Your For Sale By Owner Success If you’re planning to sell real estate – whether a condo, single-family home, vacant land, or another type of property – chances are you’d prefer to do it quickly and for the highest price. By offering your...
Timely Contract® - Real Property, Real Solutions® Timely Contract uses limited-scope legal solutions to meet the legal needs of the residential transactional marketplace. What is a Limited-Scope Legal Solution? A limited-scope legal solution limits the scope of the...
Understanding Tenancy in Common in Real Estate When real property is owned by a single owner, the owner is said to have ownership in severalty. For many of you, this may be a new word, but you can remember it by thinking of the word “severed.” When you have ownership...
Understanding Buyer Representation Agreements in Real Estate Buyer’s Agents spend a lot of time showing homes. It’s part of the real estate business. Buyer’s Agents are 100% commission-based and rely on their business acumen, excellent people skills, and the good will...
Real Estate Transaction Fees: An Upending Verdict A guilty verdict was handed down by a federal jury on October 31, 2023 that threatens to upend the cozy financial relationships enjoyed by agents representing Buyers and Sellers during the real estate transaction. In...
Buying a home is a time of change, hope, and stress. Change because your living habits are being upended, hope for a better future, and stress because you’re involved in one of the biggest, most complex financial transactions of your life. One way to reduce the stress...
You accepted an offer! All those years of home ownership will be behind you. Once escrow closes, you’ll have more money than you ever imagined possible! Next move? A sunny climate where pina coladas are cheap. You earned it! All those years of mortgage payments,...
As useful as limited-scope legal services are, there are times when a more robust set of legal services is necessary. Timely Contract can be used to identify experienced real estate attorneys licensed in the jurisdiction of the property who may be interested in your...
Homeowner’s Associations and CC&R’s: Navigating Real Estate Compromises Homeownership often involves compromises. You may dream of 20 acres off a dirt road, but reality often points to a quarter-acre in a platted subdivision. Compounding matters, the home in the...