‘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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- Sep 9, 2020
- 1 min
Foreclosures hit a low, at least for the time being
Dear Clients and Friends, The number of foreclosure filings nationwide dipped to a record low as of the mid-point of 2020, according to...
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- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
Should divorcing couples sell their house?
Dear Clients and Friends, Aside from child custody, one of the most emotionally charged issues in a divorce is usually who gets to keep...
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- Aug 6, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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...
ron7732
- Mar 26, 2020
- 1 min
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...
ron7732
- Mar 19, 2020
- 3 min
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 19, 2020
- 2 min
FHA reduces cash-out refinancing limits
Dear Clients and Friends, The Trump administration is limiting the amount of cash borrowers can withdraw from their homes under the...
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- Jan 9, 2020
- 2 min
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...
ron7732
- Nov 28, 2019
- 2 min
Should you choose a reverse mortgage? Pluses and minuses
Dear Clients and Friends, For seniors, deciding whether to enter into a reverse mortgage can be complicated. Here are some pros and cons...
ron7732
- Nov 22, 2019
- 2 min
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...
ron7732
- Nov 14, 2019
- 2 min
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...
ron7732
- Mar 14, 2019
- 3 min
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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- Jan 10, 2019
- 1 min
Buy or rent and our new Standard Deduction tax law
Dear Clients and Friends, Our new tax law doubles the standard deduction to $12,000 for an individual filer and to $24,000 for a married...
ron7732
- Jul 4, 2018
- 2 min
Wife doesn’t refinance home; husband forces her to sell
Dear Clients and Friends, It’s common for one spouse in a divorce to keep the couple’s home and assume the mortgage. Typically, the...
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- Apr 12, 2018
- 2 min
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...
ron7732
- Mar 1, 2018
- 2 min
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...
ron7732
- Dec 21, 2017
- 2 min
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...