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...
Real Estate Law
Pros and cons of selling a home ‘as-is’
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...
What are easements? Do they transfer with the property?
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,...
When can you enter a tenant’s apartment?
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...
The importance of contingencies in real estate contracts
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...
Using a bankruptcy filing to stop a commercial real estate foreclosure
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...
How does a short sale work?
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....
Should you buy or lease your company headquarters?
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...
How do you unravel property ownership issues?
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...
What if co-owners of real property don’t agree on its sale?
Co-ownership of real property can be a very reasonable choice. People who have rented property together as roommates might buy the property from their landlord together because neither could afford it on their own. Other times, family members might inherit property...