Homeowners across Wisconsin and the U.S. as well as those seeking to become homeowners have likely heard about the class-action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that was settled earlier this year for $418 million. One noteworthy part of that...
When an individual or a couple is buying a home, the excitement of finding a property that “speaks to” someone on the lookout for a new place to live can sometimes lead buyers to rush through the process. One step that some may consider skipping to save time or money...
A mortgage verification is a consequential process related to real estate transactions. It involves confirming the details of a borrower’s mortgage to better ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date and reflective of the current financial obligations...
The final phase of the home-buying process is fraught with various complexities and pitfalls. If you are not careful, you could make blunders that could complicate the deal and cost you a lot. Navigating the closing process requires careful attention to detail and a...
A legal conflict related to real estate is commonly referred to as a property dispute. This type of dispute can involve any kind of property, such as a house, a plot of land, a small body of water or a building. In the United States, property conflicts are relatively...
While it’s a dream for some people to buy a home and renovate it to their ideal image, it’s not the dream for everyone. Many people want a home that’s readily available for them to move into without any difficulties. However, rushing into a home purchase without...
Buying a home is the fulfillment of a dream for many. However, the milestone is also fraught with concerns. You are, after all, making what may be the biggest financial transaction of your life. So what happens if you get “cold feet” and you want to back out? It may...
There is plenty of beautiful real property in the greater Elkhorn, Wisconsin area. Much of that land could represent an opportunity for wealth generation as a result of development. One of the many ways that those interested in construction or real estate development...
You’ve worked hard your entire life to realize your home ownership dream. And you have found the perfect home in an ideal neighborhood. You are understandably excited. Before signing that sale agreement, however, you want to be sure that you’re getting everything...
While many people in the market for a new home would never consider even looking at one that’s for sale “as-is.” (There are fewer of these on the market than in the past because home-buying or house-flipping businesses are willing to buy them.) Some sellers, however,...
