Dear Clients and Friends, Remote work practices may be sparking a new residential trend away from urban areas. City dwellers, accustomed to living in small, high-priced apartments, are now looking for bigger spaces in the suburbs. Rents are rising in suburban markets … [Read more...] about Remote work practices driving housing demand in suburbs
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Living with your parents (or adult children)
Dear Clients and Friends, The way families are living has changed dramatically over the past several months due to the pandemic. Most families have one or more parents working remotely and many have one or more children in school remotely part-time if not all of the time. The … [Read more...] about Living with your parents (or adult children)
‘Renter’s Choice’ laws gaining steam
Dear Clients and Friends, In October, the Atlanta City Council unanimously approved legislation that would allow tenants to pay their security deposit in installments, or purchase security deposit insurance, in lieu of an up-front cash payment. Atlanta is the second city to … [Read more...] about ‘Renter’s Choice’ laws gaining steam
When to sell your parents’ home: The tax consequences
Dear Clients and Friends, Let’s say you’ve known for years that you are inheriting your father’s home when he dies. Hopefully, you also know that he has a will that indicates clearly that the house will go to you. Now let’s assume that your father is no longer living in the … [Read more...] about When to sell your parents’ home: The tax consequences
Bill pending in Congress would allow remote online notarizations
Dear Clients and Friends, A bill pending in Congress would approve the use of remote online notarizations, making it easier to close on houses even if you cannot meet in person. The measure, called the “Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization … [Read more...] about Bill pending in Congress would allow remote online notarizations
Dual agents: When the same realtor represents both the seller and buyer
Dear Clients and Friends, When you sell your house, your real estate agent usually represents you throughout the process. And your agent has a fiduciary duty to you, which means he or she has a responsibility to act in your best interest. It is possible for the seller’s … [Read more...] about Dual agents: When the same realtor represents both the seller and buyer
