Construction liens are a common legal concern associated with real property. Outside parties can potentially ask to treat real property as collateral for unpaid invoices. They can record their liens, preventing the owner from selling or transferring the property...
There are many ways to invest in real estate and optimize the returns on those investments. In some cases, those with the capital to invest specifically choose to develop vacant parcels. However, empty land often commands a premium price, especially when in urban...
You have purchased a new piece of real estate and found out that it has an easement. Maybe it has a shared driveway with another adjacent property owner. The easement is in place so that they can cross your new property to enter theirs, something they may have been...
Buying a home might be the biggest financial decision you will ever make. Before you even start the paperwork, you’re envisioning how you will make the space your own. The property checks all your boxes: price, location and condition. However, there’s another equally...
Using real property for commercial purposes is relatively common. Sometimes, developers acquire previously residential or agricultural property to establish business facilities. Other times, the land may already have commercial zoning but may have seen limited...
Shopping for a new home is exciting, exhausting and frustrating. But the feeling you get when you lay your eyes on your dream house is unmistakable. It’s the realization that this is the home you’re meant to have. It’s easy to get caught up in emotions, especially...
Boundary disputes can be a significant issue, and they happen for a variety of reasons. Two people who own real estate in close proximity may not agree on where the boundary line actually lies, for instance. Something like this can usually be resolved by having a...
What happens if you come home after a long day and find a “Notice to vacate” sign on your doorstep? A situation like this can be an extremely stressful and confusing experience, leaving many tenants wondering if their landlord can really legally evict them without any...
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...
