Summer is one of the most popular seasons for real estate transactions. With school out, vacation time available, and the warm weather making it easier to move, many families and individuals view summer as the perfect time to buy or sell a home. But with increased market activity also comes more competition, tighter timelines, and…
I recently saw a post written by a funeral home in Massachusetts about a transfer on death deed, that seems to have gone viral. According to Facebook, the post was shared over 83,000 times. That’s how I saw it; because people who I know shared it. Unfortunately, while there are some really helpful tips in…
Next up in our series about real estate closings, let’s define the important terms included in the real estate contract. First, it is important to know that any contract (and any changes to a contract) for real estate MUST BE IN WRITING because of a law called the Statute of Frauds. The Statute of Frauds…
If you’ve never purchased a property, you may not know what I’m talking about. Both Joint Tenancy with right of survivorship and tenants-in-common dictate how a property is owned and who inherits it when one or more of the owners passes away. In Connecticut, tenancy in common is the default interest for a deed with…
Myths & Misconceptions Monday (Real Estate / Home Edition) Vlog #4: “I Need To Make Sure I Have And Keep The Original Deed To My House” Thinking that you need the original deed to your property, is quite a common misconception. And to be quite honest, makes sense right? I mean, you need the originals…
Before buying a home, one of the first things you need to do is to make sure that the seller actually owns it. After all, you can’t sell something that doesn’t belong to you. legally speaking at least. You have to make sure that you are dealing with a clear title. Essentially, a title that’s…
