There are few things worse in life than discovering bed bugs in your apartment. Not only do they bite, leaving unpleasant sores, but they also ruin just about everything – clothes, furniture, throw rugs, linens, luggage, you name it. The challenge comes when talking to your landlord. In bringing up the subject, there is an […]
Following the real estate market crash, people all over the country lost their homes to foreclosure, along with many more to short sale. Last year, the number of foreclosures hit the lowest level since 2006. As of January 2015, foreclosures dropped another 2.7 percent, bringing the total number to a consecutive 39-month low. Throughout the […]
Studies consistently show that 25 percent of U.S. property owners are paying more property tax than what is required by law. It doesn’t always result in lower taxes, but there are situations where appeals are accepted by your county for reassessment. What’s a Tax Appeal The tax agency can sometimes make mistakes. Property taxes are […]
If you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments, you face the risk of foreclosure. That means the lending institution can repossess the property. Once the foreclosure process begins, the court could stick you with a deficiency judgment if the value of the home is less than the total amount owed. In that case, you […]
You return home after a two-month-long vacation only to find strangers squatting in your house. The problem is that these people have lived in your home since the time you left and even receive mail there. To regain possession of your property, you have few options, each usually taking time to process. Now the battle […]
Buying a commercial building is a significant investment, so finding mold after closing the deal raises all kinds of questions. The biggest one is what to do from a legal standpoint. For one thing, this shows just how critical it is to hire a trusted company to perform a thorough inspection. Just make sure that […]
After receiving an eviction notice, some people wonder if it is worth fighting in court. The answer depends on several things, including the dollar amount involved, the reason for the eviction, the date you would have to leave, and whether the eviction was illegal. If you find yourself in this situation and want to do […]
Even with a great Realtor, there is a lot that goes into buying a home. For a newly constructed home, there is little to worry about regarding defects since it remains under warranty. However, for an existing home, the seller has the responsibility of disclosing major defects, otherwise referred to as material defects. A “material […]
Just imagine buying a farm so that you can finally run your own business and live in the country only to have a neighbor start encroaching on your property. Unfortunately, this is an all too common occurrence. When talking about encroachment, this can mean a number of things, including a neighbor using your property to […]
If you recently moved out of an apartment, but the landlord refuses to return your security deposit, you may need to take legal action. Before going that route, make sure that you are entitled to the money. The security deposit is intended to provide the landlord with funds for making repairs, hauling off trash, and […]