WHEN THE “QUALIFIED” AREN’T
In real estate, the word, “Beware!” is truer than ever
THE BIG SPLIT
We wish we were talking about the banana variety.
WHEN THE HOUR GLASS NEARS EMPTY
Time may not have run out for the economy, but for some unions it’s another matter.
TYING UP LOOSE ENDS ON TRUSTS
Bravo, readers, you asked for it!
THERE’S NOTHING LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Admit it. You’ve seen them. You may have even groaned a bit watching those trite holiday auto sales pitches, especially those depicting a red bow on the hood big enough for your sanitation provider to insist on a special order for pickup because they think it’s a glorified mattress and may even suggest donating it […]
THE “BIG BAD HOA.”
Do you weigh more than Lender-required HOA documents?
TRUSTS 101 FOR THE COMMON EARTHLING
It’s legal too. While there are different ways to confer title in real estate, there’s also more than one way to administer it. Welcome to the world of Trusts, something that people often think only applies to massive corporations given a “Get Out of Jail Free” card that allows them to gobble up homes and livelihoods like […]
THE END OF FORBEARANCE… NOW WHAT?
It wasn’t your fault, of course. The COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in closures of many businesses hurt everyone, especially employees who depended on that paycheck to pay their rents and mortgages. The CARES Act stepped in to assure a moratorium on evictions and forbearance for those with mortgage payment responsibilities. Just as “of course,” forbearance didn’t mean anyone is off the […]
THE ELECTRONIC GAVEL WILL FALL
You’ve heard it. You’ve seen it. You may have even salivated over it. An auction can provide entertainment as engaging as any soccer match sponsored by Fanta—unless, of course, it’s me being auctioned off as the “booby prize.” That can get downright boring and I’d spare my worst enemy any resulting trauma. We often think of auctions in […]
PANIC! AT “THE FIZBO”
It’s the SCREAMING MESSAGE! “FOR SALE BY OWNER” (FSBO or “Fizbo”) But that may not be the message you really want to scream. After all, selling real estate isn’t like selling a car. If you’re proficient enough to sell automobiles at a dealership, then no doubt you’re familiar with the legal gobbledygook applicable to motor vehicles. You may be […]