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Coronavirus on Real Estate Purchases, Foreclosures and Evictions:  We can get people into houses, but it’s hard to get them out

May 2nd, 2020
Contributor: Michael S. Heptig
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of life in America and across the globe. We can get people into houses, but it’s hard to get them out. Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Eviction, Foreclosure, Real Estate

Mortgage Relief Created by the CARES Act – Frequently Asked Questions

May 2nd, 2020
Contributor: Tai J. Vokins
If you own a home subject to a mortgage, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or “CARES Act” creates a mortgage relief system that you should be aware of. Read More
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Categories: Articles, Business Issues, Consumer Issues, Mortgage Issues, News
Tags: CARES Act, Consumer Rights, Coronavirus, Covid-19, modifications, Mortgage, Real Estate
Real Estate Wire Fraud Scheme

Buyer Beware: Don't Fall Victim to the Latest Real Estate Wire Fraud Scheme

December 31st, 2018
Across the nation, scammers are stealing money from unsuspecting home buyers by posing as real estate or title agents by email and providing fraudulent wire instructions. Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Construction, Consumer Protection, Real Estate, Wire Fraud, Wire Scams
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Tenant Rights to Terminate a Lease

April 11th, 2018
Dear Tai: My landlord won’t fix anything and is in breach of my lease for other reasons. I want to stop paying rent and move out immediately. Because the landlord won’t comply, can I say “bye-bye?” - Sincerely, Very Angry Tenant Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Landlord-Tenant, Lease, Real Estate, Rental

Declarations and Neighborhood Restrictions

August 11th, 2016
Declarations and Neighborhood Restrictions go under different names but the result is the same. Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Construction, Declarations, Neighborhood Development, Real Estate, Restrictions

What Happens when the Buyer Walks from the Deal?

May 25th, 2016
Many times we think the seller will just take the earnest money and we can walk away. It may not be that simple. Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Appraisal, Default, Real Estate, Realtor, Transaction

Installment Sales Contracts for the Purchase of Real Estate and Equitable Foreclosure: Buyer and Owner Beware

June 9th, 2015
Installment sale contracts are a popular method to transfer real estate, especially when obtaining traditional financing from a bank is simply not possibly for the buyer. Bad credit, excessive credit card debt, a previous bankruptcy — there are a m… Read More
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Categories: Articles
Tags: Contract for Deed, Foreclosure, Real Estate