What is the CFPB Addendum and Why is it Necessary? The CFPB Closing Disclosure addendum is a document that is often attached to standard form real estate purchase and sales contracts after October 1, 2015. It became necessary because the …
2016 Connecticut Law Changes How A Trust Handles Real Estate
Trusts and Real Estate Conveyance Trusts can be used for a variety of purposes in estate and wealth planning. A common use for a Trust is to hold real estate property. Whether holding the real estate is the sole purpose of the …
Why Do I Need a Real Estate Closing Attorney to Buy a House?
Buying a House in CT or NY? You will need to hire a Real Estate Closing Attorney If you are looking to buy a home in Connecticut or New York, you will need the services of a real estate closing …
Right to Foreclosure Mediation Extended to Divorcees and Surviving Spouses – Connecticut Public Act No. 15-124
Right to Foreclosure Mediation for Divorcees and Surviving Spouses Connecticut Public Act 15-124 – An Act Extending The Foreclosure Mediation Program One of the benefits of being in a multi-partner law firm is the overlap between our different practice areas, …
Tax Relief for Short Sale Debt Forgiveness
Short Sale Tax Relief Exemption for Tax Liability Created by Short Sale Debt Forgiveness The Budget Bill signed into law by President Obama on December 18th, 2015, has received a lot of coverage in the news for many reasons. One of …
Title Search and Title Insurance When Purchasing or Refinancing Residential Real Estate
Title Search and Title Insurance in a Purchase or Refinance of Residential Real Estate Lender Requirements and Buyer Protections When you are buying residential real estate, you are paying money in exchange for title to the property. It is in …