Real Estate Blog
What to do When You Have Basement Flooding
If you have a flooded basement, don’t panic! According to multiple sources like this one and this one, 98% of all basements experience water damage...
What Is Tenancy in Common?
Tenancy in common (TIC) is an agreement where two or more people share ownership rights to a property. The owners in a tenancy in common agreement...
What are Squatter’s Rights?
Squatter’s rights are protections given to people who occupy a property without permission. These people are called squatters, and both the...
What to do if Your Water Heater is Leaking
Did you just find a puddle of water around your water heater? Don’t panic! Water heaters leak and it does not always mean you have to replace it....
If Fire Damage “Burns” Your Home, Here Are Your Options
Every 88 seconds, a home fire occurs in the US. Whether it is faulty wiring, a chimney, wildfires, or arson; if you have fire damage in your home...
What is an HOA Lien?
A Homeowner's Association Lien (HOA) lien is a legal claim on your property due to unpaid HOA dues or HOA bylaw violations. Like other property...
What is Hazard Insurance?
Hazard insurance is an insurance policy that protects a property owner against damage to their home or property caused by fires, severe storms,...
What Are Real Estate Commissions?
Real estate commissions are a percentage of the money made from a home sale taken by real estate agents. Because commissions are a percentage,...
The Difference Between Contingent vs Pending in Real Estate
Contingent and Pending are both statuses you’ll see on a home listing when an offer has been made, but they mean different things legally. Pending...
Mortgage Forbearance: Is it Right For You?
If you don't have the money to make your mortgage payments, mortgage forbearance may be the solution you're looking for. Mortgage forbearance is...