If you’re buying a new construction home, you may not have considered whether the builder had a survey done and is building within the lot’s legal boundaries. But if the builder encroaches on neighboring property,...

If you’re buying a new construction home, you may not have considered whether the builder had a survey done and is building within the lot’s legal boundaries. But if the builder encroaches on neighboring property,...
The moment a sales contract is signed, the clock begins ticking for both buyer and seller to fulfill contractual obligations. The seller must provide important documents to the buyer. Many, but not all, of these...
You’ve found a house you love, made an offer and have a signed contract in hand. Now the clock is ticking. Many states’ sales contracts give a limited period of time to get the house...
An accurate survey is a crucial step in your home-buying process, making sure you don’t encroach on a neighbor’s property — or vice versa. A mistake in the survey can cause legal problems later. Here’s...