Real Estate ABCs
It’s back to school time, so I thought we would get in on the fun and do an ABCs of real estate series! Stay tuned over the next few months, as we complete the alphabet. A is for Appraisal This is the value that the bank assigns to your home. In this market, I have […]
Are These Collecting Dust In Your Business?
I took a nice week off for a staycation earlier this month and it really got me thinking. As I was deep cleaning parts of my house, I was reminded that when we are so busy with our daily lives, often things get overlooked. I was thankful to have the time to do some of […]
Getting A Health Care Proxy In Place
My son turned 18 a few weeks ago and graduated from high school this month. You may feel my pain – your child is no longer a child. Their 18th birthday comes around and all of a sudden, in an instant, they’re an adult. Even though your child may still be living at home or […]
Mortgage Payments Piling Up? Here Are Your Options
A few years ago, I sent out a newsletter about your options when you are experiencing difficulties paying your mortgage. Because of the pandemic this past year, and recent changes in the law, I thought it was a very relevant topic to discuss once again. Many people have gone into mortgage forbearance because of Covid […]
The Title Report: What Might Show Up Unexpectedly
We are already over the two year mark of when Covid became a household name in our lives and a lot has changed. I thought it would be interesting to share some of the changes with the courts and real estate and how its affected people and will affect them ongoing. Judgments and Liens You […]
A Few Common Misconceptions About Hiring An Attorney
This month, I thought I would share some of the common misconceptions or fears that people might have about hiring an attorney. Attorneys are expensive. It depends on why you are hiring an attorney. All situations are different so when one person says, “I paid so much to my attorney,” they might not be telling […]
Small Business, Big Issues
That food truck you started with your best friend, the online T-shirt shop you run with your sister-in-law, the design business you started with friends from the coffee shop – all examples of small businesses that came from big ideas. While these businesses may be considered small, they are still a business and you need […]
Happy Holidays From Sugarman Law
We are just a few weeks shy of the end of 2021. I can’t believe it. A year ago at this time, I had Covid, and here we are, a year later, still dealing with the pandemic. The way business is done has changed drastically, as I know it has for so many. Some say […]
7 Issues That Can Delay A Closing Seller’s Side
Last month, we looked at some common issues that delay a closing on the side of the purchaser. Now, we focus on the seller side of the transaction. Overpricing your home A lot of sellers are trying to take advantage of the market and aren’t being realistic when it comes to the pricing of their […]
7 Issues That Could Delay A Closing Purchaser’s Side
This month, we are going to focus on some of the common issues I see pop up that could delay a closing on the purchaser’s side in a real estate transaction. Next month, I will dig into the seller’s side, so stay tuned! Not enough money for closing costs If you’ve purchased a house, you […]