Zoning might be the bane of your existence if you’re a developer, but its purpose is to protect property owners. When you purchase a home, you’re not just purchasing the structure itself, you’re also buying into a neighborhood—you like the look, the feel, the density (or lack thereof), etc. If you live in or around [...]
There is an unfortunate stigma about foreclosure, but the truth is that foreclosure often occurs not due to poor financial management, but because of life circumstances homeowners have no control over. No matter the reason why you’re facing foreclosure, there are some steps you can take to help you stay in your home. Here’s what [...]
When it comes to property disputes, we don’t want your business. That may sound like a bold statement, but it’s true: if you have a property line dispute with a neighbor, nothing would make us happier than for you to resolve the matter together without involving an attorney. When you don’t get along with your [...]
The state of Texas does not require its residents to use a real estate attorney for the purchase or sale of a home. Does that mean you don’t need a real estate lawyer? Well, technically, you can go without one, but there are many situations in which it’s in your best interest to work with [...]
They say that good fences make good neighbors, but sometimes there aren’t enough fences in this world to make living next to some people tolerable. Loud backyard parties every weekend throughout the summer, dogs that seem to never stop barking, broken down cars in the driveway—there are many reasons big and small that your neighbors [...]
Real estate negotiations can be tough. While real estate agents are often quite knowledgeable about property law and how it relates to the home buying process, sometimes issues escalate quickly and legal advice is needed. When this occurs, a skilled real estate lawyer is essential. Do Sellers Need to Hire a Real Estate Attorney in [...]
If you’re buying a home, the expenses involved start adding up quickly. There’s the hundreds of thousands of dollars you’re using to buy the property, of course, but then there’s also inspection fees, interest, broker fees––the last thing you want to do is add anything else to that growing list of expenses, but it’s still [...]
Are you planning to buy or sell a home or other property? If so, you will need to find a real estate lawyer to handle various tasks throughout the process. It’s best to find someone as early in the house hunting phase or sale preparations as possible, especially if you’re going to be working with [...]
Do you need to sell your home? If so, you’ll need a real estate lawyer, otherwise known as a land lawyer, to help you along the way. Each individual situation is different and may require more or less legal involvement than other cases. Are you wondering why you need a lawyer to sell a home? [...]
A real estate attorney (or real estate lawyer) represents the seller in a property transaction. It is necessary to have a lawyer for house closing in any sale of real estate to ensure that the transaction is carried out legally by all parties involved. Some aspects of property sale will be handled by a real [...]