Joint Ownership Disputes: Regretting your partnership?
Common Points of Contention No relationship is perfect. Some of the most common joint ownership disputes that arise among property co-owners include the following: One of the owners has sole possession of the property but refuses to pay rent or will not compensate the owner who is not in possession of the real property at […]
Title Insurance Disputes: Clean up your messy title
What is Title Insurance? As with all insurance, title insurance is meant to reduce the risk of the parties covered by it. Think of your health insurance: You pay a premium each month, and in exchange, the insurance company agrees to pay for your healthcare in the off-chance you have a problem. Title insurance is […]
Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements
Why Purchase and Sale Agreements are Important in Real Estate Transactions There is a lot at stake in any real estate transaction. Whether you are purchasing a home, residential rental property, commercial property, or even a parcel of vacant land, buying real estate can be a big investment and a big risk. Selling property can […]
Subdividing Real Estate: What is a “plat”?
Across the country, the housing industry is booming, but the market in Tacoma and Seattle is especially hot. Many huge national and international entities call Seattle and Tacoma home. Our greatest regional employers include: Boeing, CHI Franciscan, Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Microsoft, University of Washington, Amazon, Providence Health & Services, Starbucks, and Weyerhaeuser. Their rapid expansion […]
Eminent Domain & Condemnation: The government wants your land!
While many people have heard the terms “eminent domain” or “condemnation,” most people don’t know how to protect themselves when it happens to them. It can be intimidating when agents of the government show up at your front door, demanding that you sell them your land and threatening legal action if you do not. If […]