Month: September 2026

A short-term rental in Seattle can create income, but it also creates legal obligations that owners do not face with an ordinary long-term lease. The main risks usually involve licensing, taxes and liability and those issues can build quickly if the owner treats the...

A buyer backing out of a signed real estate purchase agreement can create serious financial problems for a seller. You may wonder whether you can keep the earnest money, seek damages or require the buyer to complete the purchase. The answer depends on the contract...