When it comes to building your new, single-family home, there’s a lot to know about lots. As in lot size, frontage, setbacks, building height, and more. Requirements depend not only on what [...]
A common estate planning tool, a trust is a fiduciary relationship that is created to manage property or other assets for a third party’s benefit. There are many types of trusts, but [...]
When you buy or sell real estate, you can expect the following basic documents: an offer to purchase, followed by a purchase and sale agreement, concluding with a deed transferring title to [...]
When a loved one dies and you inherit a house or other real property, coping with their loss is stressful enough. Not to mention the work of settling the estate. All the [...]
One of the most challenging aspects of buying a home is knowing exactly what you’re purchasing. Does the roof leak? Is the foundation sound? Is the electrical wiring in good shape? Which [...]
As the saying goes, nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. And there’s no avoiding taxes, even after death, at least when it comes to real estate—depending on the value [...]
When someone dies who owns real estate, what happens to the property? And who gets to decide? First of all, it depends on whether the decedent had a will. It also depends [...]
Suppose your aging mother has decided to sell her home and move into assisted living. The sale is essential for her to afford her new accommodations. She has a buyer and a [...]
As a homeowner, the last thing you want to worry about is the risk of losing the equity in your home if you find yourself facing a judgment in a lawsuit. Here [...]
You’ve just found the perfect apartment, and you’re ready to sign your new lease. On top of the first rent payment, you probably owe your landlord a security deposit. Your landlord will [...]
