Landlords and property managers have several valid reasons why they might want to include a pet policy in their lease agreements. Pets can cause damage to property and compromise the property’s hygiene standards. They can also be a nuisance to other tenants (like a...
Owning and managing an income-generating property can be a very frustrating experience. If a landlord has the right tenants, they can count on prompt communication and payment. However, there are plenty of people who can make themselves seem like reasonable tenants at...
A title lien, also known as a title defect, is something a court can place on a property when the property owner has failed to pay someone for something. Typical examples include a construction firm getting one because the homeowner has not paid them for the kitchen...
The decision to sell your home is a major one that needs to be taken seriously. As the seller, you have certain responsibilities when you’re preparing for the home sale process. For example, you’ll have to ensure that you highlight defects in the home that you’re...
Potential home buyers who have recently found their dream home may offer far more than what the property is worth. Lenders have to protect themselves from overzealous buyers when financing real estate transactions. One of the most common strategies for limiting the...
You’ve been scanning the housing market for some time now. That dream home hasn’t jumped out of you, until now. You’ve discovered the perfect place and are keen to get on with making a deal. In an ideal world, you’d make an offer that would be accepted and the...
If you purchased a home and its value has fallen significantly, you may struggle with understanding how to get out of the debt. If you keep paying on the mortgage, you’re throwing money away, because your home isn’t worth as much as the loan. Paying on your home might...
It can be weeks, sometimes well over a month, between when the seller of a piece of real estate accepts your offer and when you get the keys to the property. You may look forward to your possession date for weeks, only to discover a major hurdle between you and your...
As a first-time buyer, you probably know that buying a home will be expensive, but do you realize how expensive? It is crucial you understand the full costs before signing to buy. Here are some of the things you need to calculate: The fees associated with buying Did...
A tenant who pays their rent in time, uses the property responsibly, is at peace with their neighbors and renews their tenancy contract when it is due – these are definitely the qualities every landlord hopes for in a tenant. Unfortunately, not all tenants come with...
