Closing costs will accompany the purchase of any home unless you successfully negotiate to get rid of them. Some sellers will agree to pay part or all the closing costs, but it is often the buyer's responsibility to pay. When you understand what closing costs are, you...
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3 reasons to hire an lawyer for your real estate deal
Buying or selling your real estate property can be a stressful and complicated experience. Property deals require you to complete essential paperwork and follow strict procedures, which can be challenging without professional help. Hiring someone who understands the...
How to address construction near your property line
Adding a deck, fence, gazebo, or another structure to your property could enhance your enjoyment of your home. However, before initiating construction, you have a legal obligation to ensure you do not infringe upon your neighbors' rights. Still, if your neighbor does...
Examples of false advertising in real estate
When someone buys a property, that person expects all forthcoming information is accurate. Everything the customer learns needs to be correct, whether from a brochure or the mouth of an agent. Unfortunately, mistakes happen. If a purchaser feels deception is present,...
How omnipotent is your homeowners’ association?
There is no question but that living in a community governed by a homeowners’ association can reap substantial benefits for you. Not the least among these is that most HOAs provide road maintenance and snow removal. Many others also provide lawn mowing, at least in...
What must sellers disclose to homebuyers?
If you are a first-time homebuyer, you are likely to experience some trepidation about purchasing your starter home. After all, you may not know much about building codes, structural integrity or usage restrictions. While there are ways to become an informed buyer,...
What should homebuyers know about party wall agreements?
Like many other states, Georgia has an extremely hot housing market. In fact, according to reporting from WXIA and the Atlanta Business Chronicle, home prices reached record highs in 2021. Real estate professionals expect the trend to continue, with prices jumping by...
Which red flags should you look for after a home inspection?
When purchasing a new property, there is always some amount of risk. In a competitive market, you may not have a lot of time to make a decision and if you do not see the property first, you could open yourself up to problems later. If you want to mitigate the risk,...
What kind of permits are necessary in planning and zoning in Georgia?
People working on a real estate development project in Marietta, Georgia, will need to understand the local planning and zoning laws. Project managers should be familiar with residential and commercial zoning and permits. Even if you're planning a small-scale...
What do you need to disclose when selling a house in Georgia?
Georgia doesn't require home sellers to provide a formal disclosure form, but it still requires that sellers disclose certain information. Although you don't have to fill out a formal disclosure, lawyers recommend it because written disclosures offer more protection....