For the past two years, the price of homes in the United States has generally gone up. In some areas, this has just been a small increase. In many, it has been a dramatic increase, with some homes doubling or even tripling in value. However, new reports from this...
Month: December 2022
Probate proceedings may necessitate a quiet title hearing
As the executor of an estate, you have to manage the maintenance of multiple assets and potentially either transfer them to people or sell them as part of the probate process. The real estate owned by the decedent will probably be the most valuable asset you have to...
Why buyer “love letters” should be ignored in a home sale
If this is your first time selling a home, or you haven’t sold one in many years, you may be surprised when your real estate agent forwards emails or letters to you from buyers interested in your home. These are known in the real estate business as “love letters.” ...
Protecting investment properties from adverse possession claims
Unless you live on a homestead with many acres of unimproved land, you are probably intimately familiar with every square foot of your property. You are at your primary residence consistently, which means you know if someone started living in the garage or putting up...
How social media can affect your divorce proceedings
Social media has become part of everyday life in this digital age. It is not unusual for someone to post their intimate thoughts in real-time or update their friends on current events via pictures or videos. However, you ought to be careful with what you share with...
