Real Estate Articles

• Put a Lid on it!! Neighbors, Noise and How to Alleviate the Nuisance
  Do you have noisy neighbors ?  Does it interfere with your sanctuary at home?  Do you wonder if it will ever stop? If you are currently in a situation where … More
• What is the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)?
  RESPA is a federal regulation that governs certain aspects of the closing and settlement process in a real estate transaction. Designed to protect consumers who … More
• What are
  Traditionally, homeowner’s insurance policies have contained an exclusion clause for damages caused by “acts of God”, a catch-all term that covers … More
• Making an Offer to Purchase…With Contingencies
  It is exciting to find a home that you want to purchase. You may walk through the home and admire the floor plan, the architecture, or the style of the home and … More
• Buying a Home
  Buying a home is a big step in everyone’s life, and for many people, obtaining a mortgage loan in order to buy a home is the most significant debt that they … More
• What You Need to Know About Your Home Inspection
  Before you purchase a home it is important to have a thorough inspection done by a qualified home inspector. You might think that you’ve found the right … More
• How to Obtain Homeowners Insurance
  A home is a big investment both for you as the buyer and for the bank that has your mortgage. Most mortgage providers will not loan you money unless you insure … More
• 1031 Exchanges
  Property is often bought and sold for business purposes. It makes sense, from a public policy perspective, to encourage the buying and selling of property so … More
• Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
  For many people, their primary residence is one of their biggest lifetime investments. It might constitute a large part of their estate and a large part of the … More
• Sharing Your Property With Tenants
  If you are lucky enough to own a piece of property that has a backhouse, cottage or granny flat on it then you may wish to rent that structure out for additional … More