Buying a new home is an exciting time in anyone's life, but only if the real estate transaction goes well. There are many legal issues that could come up and hurt the transaction. There are also things you might want to change about a home that could impact the...
Month: March 2017
Tenants and landlords: Negotiating rent
Rental properties are there to help a landlord make money, and in turn, provide tenants a place to live without requiring them to buy. When the real estate market gets tighter in the local economy, one thing you may be able to do is to negotiate the price of an...
Changes to credit may help you finance a real-estate purchase
If you are looking into making a real estate purchase, there is some good news on the horizon. Starting in July 2017, the three largest credit-reporting agencies will be excluding tax liens and civil debts from their reports, helping your credit score improve. In...
How can mediation help in a real estate dispute?
It may be the case that you don't always get along with a landlord, or, if you're a landlord, you might not get along with your tenant. If you have a real-estate dispute as a landlord or tenant, buyer or seller, you're not alone. Many people struggle with disputes,...
What responsibilities does a landlord have toward tenants?
Landlords and tenants both have their own set of responsibilities when they enter into a leasing contract. Landlords specifically are required to keep the rental property in a habitable condition. Additionally, if the landlord wants to enter the property, he or she...