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Many assume that the pandemic left the commercial real estate market dead in the water. It prompted employees to work remotely and businesses to shut down or struggle during the economic downturn. Those early days of the pandemic are long gone, with people now...
Adverse possession is a legal term that refers to someone taking possession of land or a building that they do not have the legal title for. If this goes on long enough, they take adverse possession of the property, which means they legally own it. The trespasser can...
Design professionals create living spaces or workspaces that provide shelter, inspiration, community and serve the needs of the owner or occupant. It is a complex job that takes creativity, education and hard work, so they deserve to get paid for their work. While...
Buying and selling commercial and residential real estate are often large, complicated and expensive transactions. With all that's at stake, the seller and buyer will want to be sure that it is the right deal. No one wants buyer's or seller's remorse. Fortunately,...
Buying a home is exciting, but it can also be stressful and confusing. The exciting part is shopping for a new home and dreaming about a new and (hopefully) better future while living there. The stress can come when the buyer and seller negotiate. The confusion can...
The real estate market is currently hotter in 2021 than it ever was. There are various reasons for this, but one main reason is a lack of housing stock across the country. This lack of homes for sale has meant that some are motivated to take more steps to close a deal...
The process of buying real property involves many steps before closing. There is a lot of paperwork during these steps, filled with contingencies if the buyer or seller wants to walk away from the deal. The reasons and circumstances for voiding the transactions will...
A majority of home sales involve mortgages secured through lenders. However, sometimes the buyer and seller opt to keep it between themselves. This can be a generous offer by the seller, but both sides need to have an agreement regarding the financing and sale. What...
Every real estate transaction involves contracts, often ones that are long and complex. So it should be no surprise that there is a real possibility of a dispute over the agreement. While arbitration and mediation can be effective in resolving disputes, sometimes...
Any valid estate transaction is sealed with a contract, whether buying a family home or leasing an office space. As with any written agreement, the details of the contract indicate how enforceable it is. It must address several issues, and even the smallest detail can...
