When you're looking to buy a new house, the seller is obligated to disclose any defects that they know of in the house. For instance, maybe they have a leak in the roof and there's water damage inside the home. They need to tell you about this defect so that you can...
If you’re going to buy any type of real estate, you need to make sure it is properly zoned for the way that you want to use it. This is not always as intuitive as it seems. For instance, some homes are in mixed zones and can legally be used as businesses, which is why...
Fences of all shapes, sizes and styles are valuable improvements for real estate. They affirm boundaries, help delineate space, protect your land and create safe outdoor spaces for children and animals. Unfortunately, fences are also a major cause of disputes between...
It’s a common thing that you hear people say when they’re looking for a new home: “I’m just in love with this house. I want to buy it.” They may say it after seeing the home in person or after simply looking at the online profile. It’s understandable. We want homes...
Buying or selling property in Pennsylvania can be complicated due to the many real estate laws governing how property transactions proceed. An issue that often makes a buyer or seller hesitate is the possibility that real estate litigation may occur. Our real estate...
Buying or selling a house for the first time involves a learning curve. Many times, people use the words title and deed interchangeably, but are they the same? A title is a legal concept of ownership rights, and a deed is a physical document that declares ownership of...
Many homeowners who want to get top dollar for their homes will do some major renovations before ever listing the properties with their local realtors. That certainly can pay off handsomely later when they pocket their check from the buyers. But let’s face it — not...
Closing on your first home will be the culmination of years of saving and months of searching. However long you have dreamt about turning the key in your own home, you need to proceed through the closing process with care. The homeowner and realtor will be eager to...
Buying a home is a very intense transaction. Regardless of whether you make a cash purchase or finance the property, you will likely have to wait weeks between when you make the offer and when you close. There will be multiple professionals involved in the transaction...
The home you own and the property that it’s on have passed through numerous hands throughout the years -- and there are a few times where the deed wasn’t properly recorded. That’s left a cloud hanging over the title and a few ambiguous possibilities regarding actual...