Tag: Legal

Posted on 12/04/2022
Crash Course: The Ins and Outs of Home Building Contracts
When you decide to have a new home built, you’ll need to find a builder and sign a contract with them. Since home construction is a complex process, it’s important to make sure you understand your home building contract before signing it. What should you expect to see on one of these contracts? You should make sure your...
Contracts
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Posted on 05/09/2021
How an Attorney Helps Guide You Through a Real Estate Closing
Photo by Rafa Bordes via Pixabay Real estate closings could be quite simple at one end of the spectrum or very difficult at the other end. In most cases, you will need to understand the legal ramifications of signing several documents, including the note, mortgage, transfer of title, mineral rights, title insurance and tax documents. If your closing...
Closing Costs
Closing On A Home
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Posted on 04/25/2021
What's Included in a Real Estate Contract?
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay When you make an offer on a home, your real estate agent will create a real estate contract, also known as a purchase agreement. Before you sign this, you should make sure you understand it. This is a legally binding agreement, and you need to be certain you’ve made the right choice....
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Posted on 07/07/2020
What are Spite Fences and Tree Fence Laws?
Image by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay Maryland’s spite fence disputes are usually governed by the state’s nuisance laws. Zoning codes, local ordinances and homeowner’s association regulations could also govern spite fences. A spite fence is one built out of malice, usually between neighbors. Basic Fence Laws Because Maryland does not have specific fence laws, it uses common law...
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