“Adverse possession” is a phrase used to describe one method of acquiring ownership rights over a piece of property. Sometimes called “squatter’s rights,” adverse possession occurs when someone takes over another person’s property and continues to possess, use and...
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How a quiet title action allows you to establish true ownership
If you own Pennsylvania real estate, then you've inevitably heard of something called a quiet title action. What you may not understand about this concept, though, is what this legal process allows you to do, including establishing true ownership of a property. ...
Reality star loses quiet title action through simple mistake
What’s the easiest way to lose a lawsuit over a quiet title action? Miss your court date. If that seems like the kind of mistake nobody would make, all you have to do is look at the case involving reality-TV star Josh Duggar from “19 Kids and Counting.” According to...
Why you’ll want to purchase title insurance
The last thing that a commercial real estate developer needs is to learn that there is a problem with the title to the property they bought to develop and lease or sell. That type of fly in the ointment can sink a lucrative deal and delay your plans for the property...
The house isn’t the only thing you must clean to flip a property
Buying distressed, poorly maintained, outdated or unwanted properties can be an opportunity for income. The process of rehabbing and reselling a property is also known as flipping a house, a common practice for modern investors. If you intend to flip a house, the...
Should you sell your home when the property rates are soaring?
Real estate is something that investors look at similarly to stocks. The goal is to buy when the value is low, wait for it to go up, and sell high. Sounds simple, right? It’s not. For one thing, you have to know how much growth you’ll really see. It could be from...
Can you decide not to take child support?
You and your spouse both make good money so, after your divorce, you don’t expect that either of you will have any kind of financial trouble. You have both agreed to share custody of your child, and you feel that determining child support is an unnecessary step. After...
Prepare for a property division settlement in divorce
The division of marital property is a big part of the divorce process. Even though you have an idea in your mind of how things should play out, you’re not likely to get everything you want. That’s the harsh reality, but it’s important to plan in advance so that you...
Contingencies keep your options open when buying real estate
If you have ever bought a car on an eBay auction, you know the risk. You agree that, if you win, you will pay the vendor, whatever happens. If you turn up and the car belches blue smoke or has a loud death rattle, you are committed to handing over the cash. When...
Points to remember when investing in commercial real estate
Commercial real estate is a viable investment for many people, but it’s imperative that the first time investor consider several factors before venturing into this kind of project. One of the primary mistakes that first-time investor makes going into commercial real...