Inheriting Property? Here’s How to Clear Title After Probate If you’ve inherited real estate through probate, don’t assume you have a clean title just because the estate is closed. Title issues after probate are surprisingly common — and they can …
Co‑Purchasing a Home? Legal Tips for Unmarried Buyers
Buying a Home with a Partner or Friend? Here’s What Unmarried Buyers Need to Know Buying real estate with someone you’re not married to—whether it’s a romantic partner, friend, sibling, or business partner—is increasingly common. But without proper planning, these …
COVID Price Increases on Connecticut & New York Real Estate Could Help Borrowers with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) WITHOUT Refinancing
One of the benefits that may come out of the entire COVID Pandemic mess is the increase in local real estate prices across New York and Connecticut. Not only are homes worth more and have become easier to sell to …
Validation of Defective Documents Recorded on the Land Records
Can Land Records Documents be Valid if Defective? The land records of a town or county contain the relevant documents in regards to land ownership in the that location. Whenever buying or selling property, a title search must be performed …
Trees and Property Lines – My Neighbor’s Tree Is On My Property!
Trees As Encroachment Issues What Can I Do If My Neighbor’s Tree Is On My Property? The Tree Problem A very common type of “encroachment” is when a tree, or any form of vegetation, grows onto or across somebody else’s …