A lawyer is a person who can give legal advice, draft contracts, help with lawsuits, anything related to the law. Many people don’t consult with a lawyer when they should. Take advantages of the services of a lawyer, depending on your situation. When buying property, writing a will or trying to untangle your taxes, a lawyer can be a great help.
New Construction Delayed Without Building Permits
To build a new home your builder has to secure building permits from the local government. It may take a while to obtain building permits because of zoning board concerns or other local issues. To get the builder moving or switch to another builder it helps to go through the original new construction contract with a real estate attorney.
How To Find A Real Estate Advisor
A buyer reader is purchasing investment property and looking for a professional to help. If you want help with your investment property purchase, start by contacting someone local who really knows the specifics of real estate law. Referrals are also a great way to find a professional that will help you with your investment property purchase.
Property Tax Exceed Owner’s Payment Ability
What can you do if you're working as hard as you can and paying property taxes is still a stretch? You should see if you're eligible for any property tax exemptions offered by your local municipality. If you can't find a way to lower your property taxes, you may have to reassess your lifestyle.
Buying A Foreclosure? Hire A Home Inspector And Attorney For Protection
When buying a foreclosure, it's important to hire a home inspector and attorney to protect yourself from any unwelcome surprises. A foreclosed property may come with maintenance problems that a professional home inspector can identify. An attorney will a home buyer purchasing a foreclosure by making sure the contracts are legal and the seller discloses any problems the house may have.
Real Estate Agent Changes Fee In Escrow Papers
When you work with a real estate agent, he or she may promise you a certain fee schedule. What can you do if the real estate agent changes the fee schedule after your verbal agreement? You can call the agent's managing broker and the association of Realtors in your state.
Breach Of Contract Due To Pool Water Damage
What can you do when your earnest money gets held up due to a damaged pool? It's up to the seller to disclose water damage and if he doesn't the buyer may have to hire a real estate attorney to get his earnest money back from the seller. Learn about breach of contract and seller disclosure in this situation.
Gift Property May Cost Recipient In Taxes
Giving the gift of property may cost the recipient a lot of cash in taxes. There are other options for a person than giving away the property, so as not to cost the recipient much money in gift taxes. The person could give a portion of the property or the person can purchase the land and the giver can return the cost of the land to you each year. The best way to make sure the recipient of a gift of property is to sit down with an estate attorney and go over all your options.
Refinance And Quit Claim Deed Before Divorce
When you separate or divorce you may decide to refinance your primary residence. If you refinance and execute a quit claim deed at the same time, it means that regardless of whose names are on the mortgage loan note, the only owner of the property is the one who did not sign the quit claim deed. When a court looks at the assets involved in a divorce, the quit claim deed will affect the future of the home.
And You Think You’re Having a Bad Day
Carol called the show today to ask my advice about cash from a 401(k) that she would be receiving in her divorce settlement. As the conversation progr...
Home Seller Needs Real Estate Attorney To Help With Selling Process
A home owner in Chicago has been offered to sell her home through a real estate consultant. Ilyce warns the seller that she should get several appraisals and hire a good real estate attorney. A real estate consultant may be trying to scam the home seller out of a commission, and a real estate attorney will help the home seller figure things out.