Buying a home together is a major commitment, whether you and your partner are married or not. However, since unmarried couples don’t have the same legal protections that married couples have, the way that a deed is written can determine who owns what, what happens if...
For most people, few choices carry as much financial weight as buying or selling a house. In Florida, where the real estate market moves fast and rules can vary by county, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by contracts, deadlines and unfamiliar terms. Understanding a few...
Selling a home in Delaware carries legal consequences from the listing date through closing. Retirees who are downsizing or relocating often face added timing pressure, overlap with a purchase or a need for predictable net proceeds. The following will dive into steps...
Finding the perfect home near the Delaware coast is an achievement. But before you sign the paperwork, you must account for radon gas. In Delaware, some houses statewide have elevated levels of radon. The law recognizes the danger of this gas, so it requires sellers...
Adults work hard with the hope that they can enjoy life once they retire. For some, bidding adieu to work means making some major changes in other areas of their life. If one of the changes you’re planning on making during retirement is purchasing a home, you should...
People thinking about their legacies often want to protect their most valuable assets. For many adults, their homes are the most valuable asset they own. People moving to Delaware to enjoy their retirement or reviewing their estate plan as they enter their retirement...
When one person owns a property in Delaware, selling it is fairly straightforward. They can simply list the property and then consider the offers that come in until they decide which one they want to accept. But things get a bit more complicated if property is jointly...
Would you buy a home where a death occurred? What about if it were a suicide or a violent homicide? Would those factors deter you as they would some buyers? The question is relevant, as the states have different death disclosure laws when real estate is sold and...
Real estate transactions often include contingency clauses. These are used when a potential buyer makes an offer. They will have certain contingencies that have to be met in order for their offer to stand. For example, a contingency clause regarding financing is...
When you're buying a home, a purchase agreement sets the stage for the entire property transaction. Also known as a residential purchase and sale agreement, this legal contract spells out the vital details: how much you're paying, how you'll pay, any conditions that...