There are many instances in which a property owner may want to transfer his or her property onto a new owner. This is called the act of conveyancing. There is an attorney-involved in this process, who takes the desires and needs of the person buying, and converts...
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How unmarried couples should define their property rights
It is becoming increasingly common for unmarried couples to live together for an extended period of time. Perhaps their intention is to never get married. However, after accumulating property, it is sensible for both parties to come to some sort of agreement on how...
Protect your building project with strong contracts
When you hire a contractor for a building project, whether you are remodeling a home or building something from the ground up, there are many ways that each party's expectations may not align with the finished product. In many cases, the project may run off the rails...
Joint tenancy or tenancy in common between spouses
Buying a piece of real estate is more expensive than ever in some circumstances, and more and more couples are choosing to buy property jointly than ever before. Buying property jointly allows you and your spouse or partner to use both of your incomes to qualify for a...
Why is a purchase agreement important?
There are numerous reasons why it is crucial to include an attorney in your real estate buying team, but one of the most important reasons is the purchase agreement. Many purchase agreements are done with standard forms that may not fully reflect the property you are...
Don’t go into a real estate transaction without professional help
When it comes to commercial real estate transactions, as with any contract of sufficient complexity, there are many ways that the deal can go sideways. The reality of the matter is that a poorly constructed contract or difficult transaction process can turn a great...
Get a lawyer before you need one in real estate
If you are considering buying real estate, it is wise to involve an attorney who can evaluate all the terms of the purchase and help you navigate the tricky terrain of real estate. While most transactions are relatively uneventful, when problems arise in a real estate...
New law addresses home-sharing
State lawmakers have been scrambling to catch up to changing trends in real estate over the last few years, especially with the popularization of home-sharing. Things are beginning to solidify, however, with a new statewide law addressing home-sharing in effect since...
What is the difference in a positive and negative easement?
There are myriad ways in which the process of buying real estate and the continuing ownership and development of that property can go sideways if the buyer doesn't know which potential pitfalls to look out for. For this and many other reasons, it almost always wise to...
Why you want a lawyer for real estate transactions
Purchasing a home is a huge opportunity and a huge responsibility -- one that should not be taken lightly. Especially for first-time homebuyers, including a lawyer in your home-buying team can help you avoid some extremely costly missteps in the home-buying...