You may think your home is your castle; however, some of your ideas may not be considered permitted activities. In fact, certain outdoor endeavors are prohibited on private property, whether by law, deed restrictions, or...
You may think your home is your castle; however, some of your ideas may not be considered permitted activities. In fact, certain outdoor endeavors are prohibited on private property, whether by law, deed restrictions, or...
The closing is the culmination of a real estate transaction, when the property title and payment exchange, and the professionals guiding the transaction get paid for their services. Depending on the state in which your...
Homesteading is rapidly becoming popular in the US as people seek independence from traditional conveniences like grocery stores. Why is it growing in popularity, and what does it take to get started? Return to America’s...
Fraudulent property sales are a growing problem nationwide. With home title theft, criminals work in two ways. They either commit a fraudulent title transfer of a property to an alias name or a third party,...
An ambitious federal program that improves the lives of low-income communities has reached an auspicious milestone: 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of creating the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Goals of the program The...
If you live in a neighborhood governed by a homeowners association (HOA), you may receive a notice of special assessment at some point. The price tag can be a shocker! What is an HOA special...
Signing a seller’s listing agreement is a standard practice between real estate professionals and home sellers. When potential buyers seek help from an agent to find and purchase a home, a buyer’s agency agreement is...
Termites are responsible for causing significant property damage, amounting to billions of dollars each year in the U.S. This staggering figure underscores the importance of being aware of any past or present termite damage when...
Perhaps you’ve toured a house for sale and wondered why there’s a pit on its basement floor. That pit contains a sump pump device, which protects the basement from flooding. Here’s how a sump pump...
Putting your assets, including your home, into a trust will streamline the inheritance process for your heirs. Assets in a trust do not have to go through probate, a process that can be lengthy in...
