After the wedding, one of the most important things for a newlywed couple to do is to update their estate plans. Some updates are simple, such as changing the beneficiary designations on bank accounts, insurance policies and retirement savings accounts but others are...
Estate planning is an important consideration for individuals in Delaware at many different stages of life. Making a will is one aspect of estate planning that should be done carefully to ensure that the document is upheld in court. Sometimes, the individual making a...
The economic growth that downtown Wilmington has experienced with the recent real estate boom is continuing. In an announcement given by the Buccini Pollin, a real estate development group, more apartments are slated to be built along the city’s riverfront. The new...
Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook fame is reportedly being sued by a real estate developer for purchasing properties around his home in Palo Alto. Sources say Zuckerberg paid a total of $43 million for four properties. According to the developer, Zuckerberg is in breach of...
In the world of real estate, easements are an important issue to understand. Generally, easements essentially grant the right to use or enter onto another person's property without actually possessing it. That being said, the specific rights of easement holders can...
According to a recent report by RealtyTrac, an organization which keeps tabs on foreclosure news, the number of foreclosure filings in April decreased 1% between March and April. During the month of April, there was also a 4% increase in the number of bank...
Refinancing a mortgage loan is not always an easy decision. Homeowners must be certain that the costs of doing a refinance will be made up by the reduced interest rate on the new loan. When the numbers look right, though, it can be a great opportunity. At present, it...
Title insurance plays an important role in real estate transactions by protecting owners and lenders against financial loss resulting from defects in title to real property. Title insurance policies can cover either owners or lenders, though these policies will...
The family home is, for many consumers, the most significant assets they own. A lot of money goes into the family home and we all know it is important to look out for ways to reduce payments. Mortgage refinancing can be an important way homeowners are able to save...