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You are interested in starting a new business, and you have found the perfect property. The only problem is that it is in the wrong zone. Maybe it is zoned for other types of commercial businesses, for example, or perhaps the property is in a residential or industrial...
Buyers making an offer on real property have to consider many unpredictable issues. Contingencies are a way for prospective buyers to protect their earnest money and cancel a closing if the circumstances do not align with their initial expectations. Financing,...
When someone sells a home in Washington State, they need to fill out a disclosure form. Essentially, they are obligated to disclose any known material defects with the property. These are actual issues that could make the property unsafe or otherwise impact its value,...
Purchasing a property is a major undertaking. One step in this process is making sure that the title is clear, which is sometimes a challenge. In some cases, a quiet title action is necessary. A quiet title action can help to resolve certain issues when ownership of...
You’ve found your dream home and made an offer. Everything seems to be falling into place, only for the appraisal to come in lower than the price you agreed to pay. This can jeopardize your mortgage, as lenders typically base loan amounts on the appraised value -- not...
State legislation enacted and scheduled to be implemented in Seattle on July 1 aims to create more affordable housing – particularly in areas with public transportation. This is sorely needed here in King County 2023, where the median price of a single-family home hit...
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...
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...