wiring money? Don’t Panic! Just be diligent!
It seems like there is always some news story regarding wire fraud and how dangerous it is to send money via a wire transfer. However, wiring...
WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
I interrupt your regularly scheduled program to remind you that we are truly all in this together! The Real Estate industry is...
NEW YEAR, NEW PLAN
One of the easiest things to put off is executing your estate plan, but there are many reasons to put it at the top of your list for 2023! As...
THERE’S A POA, WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a versatile tool that can help clients enter contracts or conduct affairs when their personal availability is...
Where are my docs?! Clear to Close Vs. Ready to Close
The process to get from contract to the closing table is full of twists and turns and high emotions. This post is going to dive into the...
What is FIRPTA and why should I care?
I'm trying to distill the takeaways from my experience in handling thousands of closings over nearly 20 years of practice. So, this is a long...
Separated Does Not Always Mean Separate!
So, now that we have covered why a spouse may be required to sign a deed or other transfer documents even when they are not specifically...
YOU’VE GOT 9 MONTHS! DON’T WAIT!
Families with small children know that estate planning is typically one item that baby books recommend checking off prior to the arrival of...
LET’S GET PSYCHED TO LEARN ABOUT CAPACITY
The world of real estate involves many walks of life buying or selling for a wide variety of reasons. For these parties to complete their...
YOU WATCHING ME?! SHOWINGS AND THE USE OF VIDEO/AUDIO EQUIPMENT
In a time where it seems everyone has a ring doorbell, nanny-cam, echo dot, Google home system, fancy baby monitor, (you name it!), it’s very...
To Get A Survey Or To Not Get A Survey? That Is The Question!
Buying a home can be overwhelming especially when you are inundated with charges from lenders, title insurance companies, tax offices, and...
Wait! You’re Married?
We have all heard the infamous saying, “One to Buy; Two to Sell,” or, alternatively, we have said it to clients. But what are we really...
Think Twice Before Adding Your Minor to Your Title
Many people consider deeding property to their children, grandchildren, or other family members. Why not? It seems reasonably prudent: Give...