Most every person who owns property deals with easements in some form or another. A good example of an easement is the kind of right that the power company has over the lines running over a home or that the utility company has to the public pipes underneath. They do...
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What are some common closing problems to be aware of?
Buying the home of your dreams can feel like a real victory. That is, until you reach the closing and realize there is a new issue to deal with. Many homebuyers run into problems during the closing, and these problems can even prevent you from landing the home of your...
How can I sell my home faster?
Listing your home and watching it sit on the market is discouraging, which may lead you to want to get ahead of things and discover how you can sell your home fast. Zillow suggests that to sell a home fast, you need to make it seem like the best home on the market....
Understanding your rights may make homebuying more successful
Purchasing a home in Virginia is probably one of the more exciting things you have done, whether it is your first experience or you have done it before. Having success and feeling confident and encouraged by your decision can be accomplished in part when you...
Contingencies that may allow you to back out of a home purchase
You put in an offer on a house. It was accepted by the seller. However, you're now looking for a way to get out of the deal. You do not want to get sued. Can you do so? It depends on your reasons and the contingencies in your contract. Below are a few reasons you may...
Why do cities give out zoning variances?
Before buying a property, make sure you consider the zoning in the area. Never assume you can just use the property as you please, simply because you own it. Zoning governs land use and must be followed. For instance, if you buy a house to use as a business, you need...
What should you look for in a building inspection?
If you're buying a home or a commercial space, you typically want to work into the contract that you will only buy the property at the listed offer if it passes a home inspection. This way, if the inspection is disastrous, you can just back out of the deal without any...
Does that property have an easement?
Before a real estate transaction is complete, one of the key questions you want to ask is simple: Does the property have an easement? Most of the time, the answer is no. However, if it does, it's important to understand what it means. The right to use the property...