For many, purchasing their home is the biggest transaction they’ll ever make. The last thing anyone wants is for their home to lose value, especially if they are considering a sale. Numerous factors can devalue a home, with some being completely out of your control....
Real Estate Disputes
Did a home seller try to back out on your deal?
Finding the home of your dreams is an exciting time but it can also be stressful. For some people, one of the biggest fears is that their offer will be accepted and then the home will slip away from them. One issue that can occur is that the seller tries to pull out...
2 issues that lead to real estate disputes
Real estate purchase and ownership can be difficult if one or more parties decide to cause a property dispute. Without the right knowledge, a property dispute could quickly nosedive into legal battles – and this could lead to costly fees. Generally speaking, it’s...
Understanding a quiet title action
In real estate, there are many terms and jargon to know. One to learn about is the quiet title. A quiet title is a lawsuit that’s filed to determine ownership of property or real estate when it is in question. If you are purchasing real estate, it’s important to...
What can you do if you have awful neighbors?
You found the perfect house for your family and spent a lot of money to make it yours. You thought you accounted for everything that could make the property a poor choice, but you forgot about the one variable that is always hard to predict: the bad neighbor. There...
What does “specific performance” mean in a real estate lawsuit?
Most people who have purchased a home or two over the years have learned not to exhale and assume the deal is done until the closing takes place and they have the keys. Any number of things can go awry until the last minute – and sometimes later. While it doesn’t...
What to know about zoning disputes
Zoning disputes are common. Often, there is a fundamental misunderstanding that triggers a zoning conflict. When friction arises, it is unpleasant for all parties. Resolving such clashes with speed is in the best interest of everyone. Having an awareness of this real...
How New York property owners can address neighbor disputes
If you are a property owner in New York, you may experience multiple challenges, including property disputes. Property disputes can be complex, and complications in the legal process may result in significant financial consequences. A dispute with neighbors may...
What is a spite fence?
Ideally, two property owners who share a boundary line will learn to get along and at least be civil to one another, even if they are not friends. These could be two commercial property owners with stores along the same road, two homeowners in a subdivision and so on....
What kind of money is at stake if you back out of a home purchase?
Buying a home is a big deal -- so it’s natural to have second thoughts. If those thoughts cause you to back out of your agreement to purchase, however, you could be in a lot of legal trouble. What’s at stake? It depends. Check your contract to see what it says about a...