Fighting Your Legal Disputes With An Unwavering Focus On Results
Financial troubles can hit even the most prepared of people. Injuries or illnesses can strike out of the blue and cost a lot to treat, as well as hamper a person’s ability to earn an income. Employers can move far away, shut up shop or make drastic cuts to the...
This month, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act into law. The new law gives “owners of real estate taken through eminent domain by school districts, or sold under threat of eminent domain, the opportunity to purchase the real...
When going through a real estate transaction, sellers are supposed to disclose certain details about the property. Examples include water damage, fire damage, known hazards, repair records, hazardous materials in the home and much more. However, in many of these...
Owning commercial real estate with a partner can be a lucrative venture, but it can also pose several challenges. Disagreements may arise that could threaten the success of partnerships or joint ventures involving commercial real estate investments. Washington law...
Contingency clauses are common in real estate transactions. For example, a buyer may use a loan contingency. This essentially means that the buyer is only obligated to move forward with the sale as long as they get the loan that they’re expecting. After all, many...
Buying a new home is an exciting venture for any adult, but it’s one that comes with the need to do due diligence. One thing that must be checked is the type of deed that’s being delivered with the home purchase. There are four common types of deeds (general...
Home title theft is a fraudulent real estate crime in which a scammer uses a homeowner's personal information to steal their home. The scammer often applies for a home equity loan or line of credit in the homeowner's name. They may also sell or rent out unoccupied...
It’s every seller’s nightmare: After weeks or even months of negotiations, home showings and paperwork, the buyer suddenly backs out of the deal. This can feel frustrating, especially in competitive real estate markets like Washington. You may be wondering whether you...
Boundary disputes arise when property owners disagree about the location of the property lines. These often stem from a lack of clear legal descriptions, informal land use agreements, and shifting landscapes. In many cases, the dispute may begin when one party has...
Many times, property owners only have a rough understanding of the placement of the boundaries of their parcels. Sellers may use landmarks, such as trees, to indicate the approximate edge of the parcel. The new owner may later end up embroiled in conflict because of...