by Erin Auld | Apr 6, 2023 | Blog
Escrow is a term thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean when it comes to having a mortgage? It is often over-complicated, so here is an easy way to remember it. Most lenders require you to open an Escrow Account. When you pay your mortgage, you send one...
by Elizabeth Boyette | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog
When a loved one passes away, our job here at Jackson Law is to make the probate process as seamless and as easy as possible for our clients. Losing a family member or close friend is an emotional and difficult time, which is often made more complex by the legal...
by Samuel Iden | Mar 16, 2023 | Blog
When a transaction is on the way to closing, everyone in the deal is keeping fingers and toes crossed that there are no major snags. Occasionally the title search uncovers a judgment, which could then turn into one of those snags. Not all unpaid debts are judgments...
by Cara Gibbons | Mar 9, 2023 | Blog
Every state is different when it comes to real estate transactions. Some states you’ll close with an attorney, and some states you’ll close with a title company. Some states have “escrow” periods, and some states have built in financing contingencies. What you...
by Jeremiah Jackson | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog
Owner’s title insurance is considered optional insurance, but we always recommend it here at Jackson Law. There are many reasons why we recommend it, and below are but a few of the myriad examples in which unsuspecting buyers could face exposure. North Carolina has...
by Elizabeth Boyette | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog
One of the most effective legal remedies available for clients who are at an impasse on joint property ownership is a partition proceeding, which results in a forced sale of the real estate. NCGS § 46A provides a mechanism for property owners known as a petition to...
