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Real Estate Attorney Near Me

Why Hiring a Local Real Estate Attorney Matters When Buying or Selling Property If you’re searching “real estate attorney near me,” you’re already taking a smart step toward protecting one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. Whether you’re …

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Real Estate Title Issues From Probate: What Heirs Need to Know

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 …

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Updating Real Estate Land Records to Reflect a Name Change

What Happens To My Real Estate Mortgage and Deed if my name changes? Often, we run into a scenario where an individuals name changed after they purchased or otherwise took title to a real estate property. This can happen for …

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Why Do I Have To Pay A Capital Contribution To The Condominium Association When Buying A Condo In Connecticut?

Capital Contribution to HOA Closing Costs Paid to Condo Association Today, I had a closing with a client n a condominium in New Milford. The particular condominium association (or home owners association, commonly called “HOA”) had a condition to buying …

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What is the Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax?

What is a real estate conveyance tax? A real estate conveyance tax is a tax paid by the “Transferor” in a real estate transaction, typically this is a Seller. However, there are some clever Sellers that put the burden of …

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What is a Real Estate Binder or Offer to Purchase?

How is a Binder/Offer to Purchase Different from a Contract? What is a Binder or Offer to Purchase?  A real estate binder is an agreement that is commonly drafted by real estate agents. It is a document that contains all …