If you own a property and are currently dealing with a boundary dispute, you may be concerned that you won’t be able to sell it. Legally, you can sell a property that has a boundary dispute, but you will need to disclose this information to the buyer. This may make it...
Real Estate Law
What if a seller lies about the home you just bought?
When you buy a home, you deserve to know exactly what you're buying. It's important for the seller and their agent to be honest with you about the property. If they lie to you and intentionally mislead you, that could cause you to spend money on a home you wouldn't...
4 types of boundary disputes
Boundary disputes are common among property owners who neighbor each other. As a property owner, it is important to understand how to navigate a boundary dispute in order to resolve the matter amicably. One of the best ways to start the process is by fully...
If you buy a property with an easement, do you have to honor it?
You’re looking to buy a property, and it has an easement. Perhaps there’s a house behind it, and the neighbor has been using the same driveway for years. They got an easement from the current neighbor to allow them to do so, and it just permits them to cross that...
Does eminent domain apply to businesses?
Eminent domain is the process by which the government can take a property to use for public projects. They do have to pay fair market value for this property. That doesn’t mean there aren’t conflicts, though, as homeowners may not want to move or may feel that the sum...
What’s the real estate market expected to be like in 2022?
Whether you’re thinking about buying a home for your family or you’re a real estate investor, it’s important to keep the long game in mind. If you act too quickly or make a rash decision, you can end up with some major regrets -- and financial problems. This has been...
2 valid reasons for evicting a tenant
Every landlord hopes for a dream tenant who pays their rent on time and never causes trouble with the neighbors or when renewing the lease agreement. Unfortunately, things don't always turn out this way. At some point, every landlord will find themselves grappling...
What to do with your tenant if you plan to sell your rental
Real estate prices are currently the highest they've been in a long time (if not ever). This has motivated many property owners to decide that it's high time to sell their rental units. As a landlord, you likely know when you can lawfully evict a tenant. That insight...
Can a tenant lock you out of your own property?
Tenants often think of a space as “theirs,” but you know that it actually belongs to you. This is your property. You are letting them use it, for a price, but ownership doesn’t change. It’s your property, no matter how they look at it. But say a tenant doesn’t want to...
Costly mistakes you need to avoid when buying real estate
Buying real estate for the first time can come with a high level of uncertainty. There are multiple steps involved and most first-time buyers easily get overwhelmed by the process. This often results in mistakes that can cost a lot of money, hours of frustration and...