Those who are looking to purchase or build a new house may wonder about the best time to put their current home on the market. While Delaware families can be eager to sell their house for financial and personal reasons, those who do so before a new home is ready could...
First-time homebuyers encounter many new and unfamiliar elements. Countless documents are placed in front of them, and people hand them pens and tell them where to sign. Blindly signing documents for such a monumental purchase can leave a Delaware homebuyer in a tough...
When you purchase a piece of property here in Delaware, you want to know that you own it without any defects to the title. It does not matter whether real estate transactions are for residential or commercial property, if there is something wrong with the title, you...
No one looks forward to paying taxes, and Delaware residents are no exception. Some people face the possibility of paying taxes even after they die through the assessment of federal estate taxes, which they may consider worse than paying them while alive. Fortunately,...
Buying and selling property happens every day here in Delaware. The fact that it happens so often might imply that real estate transactions go off without a hitch, but that is not always the case. If certain mistakes are made during the process, the buyer and/or the...
Many Delaware residents struggle to find the piece of property that will be perfect for their needs. Even so, that could be the easiest part of the process. Several issues need attention from both the buyer and seller in real estate transactions. If any detail is...
The majority of Americans who are of retirement age, or are approaching retirement age own a home - but that doesn't necessarily mean the house is paid for. While some people may own a home that is paid off in full, many others can expect to have a mortgage into their...
Whether you are buying a commercial property, vacation home or your first home here in Delaware, the process can be intimidating. Real estate transactions typically have several moving parts, and keeping on top of everything that needs to be done can be frustrating....
Delaware is a retirement hot-spot. Our sandy beaches, proximity to urban cities and generally low property tax rates make it an ideal spot to retire. If you are planning to purchase a retirement home in Delaware, consider the following tips: If you are taking out a...
In our last post, we spoke briefly about the importance of zoning in the residential real estate context. As we noted, this is a particularly important issue for those who are looking to do things on their property that may violate or push the limits of local zoning...