Fighting Your Legal Disputes With An Unwavering Focus On Results
As a property owner, a ‘cloud’ on your property’s title can lead to endless uncertainty. When someone disputes your ownership or if there is anything that could call into question who owns the property, you might be unable to sell, refinance or transfer it due to the...
When someone is selling a house in Washington, they must make certain disclosures available to a potential buyer. In general, they are required to disclose material facts. But what does this mean? It generally means that if a person has knowledge of defects or issues...
When purchasing a home, protecting your interests is paramount. Contingency clauses serve as crucial safety nets in residential real estate transactions, allowing buyers to back out of a deal under specific circumstances without losing their earnest money. ...
When managing your business's day-to-day operations, extreme events like natural disasters or global pandemics may be the last thing on your mind. However, when they happen, it can disrupt your entire business operation. Suddenly, you're faced with many unexpected...
You have a beautiful old tree in your backyard near the property line. Some of the branches hang over the fence on your neighbor’s side. One day, you come outside, and you find them trimming the branches back with a saw. You are shocked that they would cut your tree,...
The property market can be very lucrative. One method that developers have used for many years is to buy a “doer-upper.” These can be renovated and sold at a profit or rented. In theory, this all sounds very straightforward. In reality, however, it can be a...
Americans are passionate about land ownership. In fact, many essays by the founding fathers mention property and liberty together. In framing the United States Constitution, those same men understood that nobody wants the government to take ownership of their land....
A “party wall” might sound like something fun to have. In reality, party walls can be the source of considerable frustration, dispute and even litigation. A party wall is simply another name for a shared wall. As Americans live closer together than ever (both in...
Owning a property is an exciting milestone. However, your ownership can still be at risk when the government decides to take over your property. A government taking, also known as eminent domain, is when the state or federal government seizes private property for...
There are some general steps that most buyers and sellers will follow when real estate changes hands. The buyer will make an offer, and it may be provisionally accepted. The buyer will then have a home inspection carried out, ensuring that the property is actually in...