You listed your home for sale and accepted a generous offer. You are excited to move into the new dream home that you and your family have always wanted. But then there is a problem. The buyer has breached the sales agreement and is backing out of the deal. What...
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What if a seller asks to “rent back” their home until they’re able to move?
Buying a home is one of the most exciting – and stressful -- things you’ll ever do. Typically, homebuyers don’t breathe a sigh of relief until they’ve closed on their home and have the keys in their possession. Until then (and sometimes after) a lot can go awry with...
Do I have to allow my tenant to sublease my property?
Leasing your property to someone else takes a lot of trust. You’re taking on the risk of serious and expensive damage to your property. As a result, you probably take care when deciding who you will allow to rent your property. So, what are your legal obligations when...
An attorney can give you peace of mind when a home sale gets complicated
You may think that something must have to go horribly wrong to bring an attorney into the mix when you’re selling your home. On the contrary, a real estate attorney can help the sale proceed smoothly and prevent serious problems that could come back to haunt you...
How can you avoid tree issues with your neighbor?
Trees add value to residential real estate. Yet, they can also cause problems between neighbors. Under Tennessee law, you own the earth below your land and the air above it. Understanding how this affects trees can help avoid disputes. If you have an issue with a...
The 3 primary reasons why a homeowners’ association may sue you
Data published in 2017 by the Community Associations Institute (CAI) captured how approximately 70 million Americans lived in communities with condo, cooperative or homeowner associations (HOA). Data compiled by the Coalition for Community Housing Policy in the Public...
Why should you have an attorney at closing?
Many people realize that speaking with an attorney before creating or signing a contract is a good idea. They may know that they need to protect their legal rights during a business transaction, too. Despite that, some don’t realize that working with a real estate...
What documents should you expect to sign when attending your residential real estate closing?
You probably thought you had to sign a lot of documents when you first decided to enter a contract to buy your Naples home. That's nothing compared to the amount of paperwork that you'll need to sign when you attend the closing, though. You must know what to expect...
New home construction disputes: How to find a resolution
Building a home from the ground up is one of the most exciting things you’ll ever do. This allows you to get everything you want from your home, thus giving you a better chance of enjoying it for a long period of time. However, that doesn’t mean that everything will...
Beware of real estate wire fraud schemes
Every day, the real estate industry in the United States sends and receives hundreds of thousands of dollars in wire transfers for the purchases of property. In most cases, these transfers occur routinely without any problems. But the rise in cyber crimes has drawn...