By Christina Kass For many people, getting married and buying a home represents the quintessential American dream. Sometimes, however, “happily ever after” doesn’t go exactly as planned, and the marriage is dissolved. When a couple decides to divorce, they may be left...
By Christina Kass Losing a loved one is never easy and can leave you with more questions than answers. If your late relative owned a home, for example, you may be required to venture into the often-confusing world of probate. Selling a home under normal circumstances...
By Christina Kass It’s no secret that real estate transactions involve numerous steps, a great deal of paperwork, and large sums of money. Unfortunately, the parties involved in these transactions aren’t the only ones who are aware of their complex nature. Criminals...
By Christina Kass In our previous blog post, we discussed the various types of property liens and how they may affect you. This month, we’ll take a look at how to remove a lien from a property. As you may recall, a lien is a legal right or claim against a property by...
By Christina Kass In many cases, having a lien on your property should be avoided at all costs. However, if you have a mortgage, then you definitely have a lien on your home — and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. There are, in fact, several types of property liens,...
By Christina Kass When it comes to protecting your new home, you may be confident your homeowner’s insurance will cover whatever disaster may come your way. However, it’s a common misconception that homeowner’s policies cover damage from the No. 1 natural disaster in...
