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 nuances between being “cleared to close” and actually being ready to close. I’m big on not over promising and under delivering, and...

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 but worthwhile read with a surprising twist that can affect buyers of NC property owned by foreign investors. Ben...

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 your bundle of joy, and for good reason! Failure to put an estate plan in place in advance of worst-case scenarios can cripple a...

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 transactions they must first execute contracts, commonly accomplished using a standard form Offer to Purchase provided by their...

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 homeowner’s associations. In addition, the cost of buying or building a house can be excessive – especially when you’re paying...