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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.

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.

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!

Lots of Changes

10 years ago, I gave up caffeine and soda. It wasn’t that hard. You are probably thinking you could never do it. But if it was the right thing for you, I bet you could! Changes seem scary at first, but once you jump in and commit, you might surprise yourself. It’s Fall and with...

Your Rights and Your Responsibilities

This month, I wanted to discuss something we haven’t explored before. When working with an attorney, every client has certain rights and responsibilities. It is important to understand these rights and responsibilities because we are all under a lot of pressure – clients...

The Legal Summer Reading List Part 3: Personal Documents

As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important to have for your personal life. 1. Power of attorney What is it? This document allows you to appoint an agent to act on your behalf while you are still alive. Why do I need it? This...

The Legal Summer Reading List Part 2: Business Documents

As we continue our legal summer reading series, this month we delve into documents important for your business. Corporate Formation Documents What is it? The corporate entity formation documents include the filing receipt, articles of incorporation or, bylaws, operating...

The Legal Summer Reading List Part 1: Real Estate

Summer feels so close. School is ending, vacations (much more than last year) are being planned. What are you doing this summer? Whether it’s relaxing on the beach, selling your home or writing a new business plan, this legal summer reading series has something for you to...

Why A Home Inspection And Final Walk-Through Are So Important

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We’ve been chatting the past few months about real estate and this month we focus on the initial home inspection and the final walk-through, which is really the last chance a purchaser has before they are handed the keys.

Open — but paid off — Mortgages

Chances are, when you bought your home, the prior owner had a mortgage that had to be paid off at closing. It was duty paid, and you received your “title insurance” and the keys to your home, and all was good, until you refinanced or decided to sell. Now, your lawyer is telling...