Boundary disputes between neighbors can arise for many different reasons. In some cases, boundary issues begin with inaccurate information during a real estate transaction. Property owners frequently describe parcel boundaries using landmarks, such as trees, fence...
Homeowners who can’t afford to continue paying their mortgage may want to try to get out from under it as quickly as possible. One option that some have is to go through a short sale on the home. This means that the homeowner sells the home at a fair market price, but...
When selling your home, the conventional path of undertaking repairs and renovations may not always be practical or appealing. An increasingly popular in today's real estate market is the 'as-is' sale. Could this be the right option for you? The benefits of selling...
An easement is a legal right that allows someone – other than the owner – to make use of a certain piece of property in a specific way. Easements crop up in real estate deals all the time. They’re commonly granted for things like shared driveways or access roads,...
As a landlord, you do own the property. But if you have a tenant living in that property who has signed a rental contract, they have a right to privacy. Even as the owner, you cannot just enter their apartment whenever you want. Minnesota recently revised the law in...
Contingencies play a crucial role in real estate transactions, providing protections and avenues for renegotiation that can significantly impact buyers and sellers. Understanding these contingencies is essential for navigating the complexities of real estate...
Facing foreclosure on a commercial real estate property can be an understandably stressful experience for any business owner. If you’re currently navigating a risk of foreclosure on a commercial property that you own, know that you’re certainly not alone. According to...
Many buyers view a short sale as a bargain. They get a home for much less than the market value. But it can also be more complicated than a traditional home purchase, and it’s important for these potential buyers – and sellers – to understand what legal steps to take....
Business is increasingly being carried out online. Nonetheless, most companies still require at least one headquarters. This could be where you base yourself along with key staff members. If you sell goods, it could be your storefront. Generally, you have two choices...
When property changes hands, a lot of things can go wrong. All sorts of issues can crop up that make the true ownership of a piece of real estate legally questionable. That’s when a quiet title action can be useful. A quiet title action is a legal proceeding used to...
