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Dec 16, 20202 min read
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...
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Nov 26, 20202 min read
‘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...
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Aug 20, 20203 min read
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...
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Aug 5, 20202 min read
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...
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Jul 8, 20203 min read
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...
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May 7, 20203 min read
Property division in a California Dissolution of Marriage action
Dear Clients and Friends, The essence of Community Property law concepts in California – and in other community property jurisdictions...
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Apr 23, 20202 min read
Easements
Dear Clients and Friends, An “easement” is a legal right of someone who doesn’t own a piece of property to use the property for a...
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Mar 25, 20201 min read
Appraisals no longer on certain home sales
Dear Clients and Friends, Starting in October 2019, some home sales under $400,000 no longer require an appraisal. Previously, appraisals...
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Mar 19, 20203 min read
Avoid problems with your mortgage application: Tips for applicants
Dear Clients and Friends, There are all sorts of stories out there about predatory lenders being sued for fraud against homebuyers. On...
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Feb 5, 20202 min read
How home selling has shifted in the past decade
Dear Clients and Friends, If you haven’t sold a home in the last 10 years, you might be surprised by how much trends and expectations...
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Jan 9, 20202 min read
Challenging a quitclaim deed
Dear Clients and Friends, The next-door neighbors convinced your aunt to sign over the deed to her house. Your stepfather’s long-lost son...
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Nov 22, 20192 min read
Selling a property “as is” still requires an honest seller
Dear Clients and Friends, A buyer who discovered that her new house was contaminated with mold can sue the seller, even though the house...
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Nov 15, 20192 min read
Seven things sellers do that can kill a sale
Dear Clients and Friends, The home market is still hot, but that doesn’t mean sellers can be demanding prima donnas. Certain mistakes can...
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Nov 14, 20192 min read
Escrow cancellation considerations
Dear Clients and Friends, If and when you consider backing out of a real estate purchase agreement we suggest you consider the points set...
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Mar 14, 20193 min read
5 ways to avoid mortgage fraud on mortgage application
Dear Clients and Friends, There are all sorts of stories out there about predatory lenders being sued for fraud against homebuyers. On...
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May 16, 20183 min read
Divorce and thoughts on selling the family home
Dear Clients and Friends, Aside from child custody, the most emotionally charged issue in a divorce is usually who gets to keep the...
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Apr 11, 20182 min read
Easements
Dear Clients and Friends, An “easement” is a legal right of someone who doesn’t own a piece of property to use the property for a...
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Mar 29, 20182 min read
Short-term rentals (like Airbnb) can create tax issues
Dear Clients and Friends, If you lease your home to someone for a week or two through Airbnb or any other short-term rental service, do...
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Dec 21, 20172 min read
Contingencies in Real Estate Purchase contracts
HAPPY HOLIDAYS MY FRIENDS AND TO A HAPPY-HEALTHY-WEALTHY 2018 AND MORE. Dear Clients and Friends, Once you have signed a Real Estate...
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Nov 30, 20172 min read
Selling a property “as is” still requires an honest seller
Dear Clients and Friends, A buyer who discovered that her new house was contaminated with mold can sue the seller, even though the house...
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