by Brian Douglas | Sep 21, 2022 | Real Estate
If you are interested in creating a trust to manage your real property and other assets, at some point you will need to transfer your real estate into said trust. This involves recording a deed with the appropriate local authority. If your property is not retitled and...
by Brian Douglas | Sep 14, 2022 | Real Estate
The uncertainty of our economy right now, coupled with increased mortgage rates, have some consumers wondering if the housing market is beginning to cool down. While it’s true that mortgage interest rates have increased, this hasn’t stalled the purchasing of homes....
by Brian Douglas | Jun 20, 2022 | Real Estate
Generally, a tenant is the one paying money to their landlord. Every month, the tenant is expected to hand over their monthly rent check. But there are some situations in which the landlord is responsible for compensating or repaying their tenant. Reimbursement for...
by Brian Douglas | Jun 3, 2022 | Real Estate
If a borrower in a commercial property falls behind on their mortgage payments, the lender can foreclose on that property. On the plus side, lenders try to avoid foreclosures, which can be complex and expensive. But, on the negative side, lenders will foreclose when...
by Brian Douglas | Apr 13, 2022 | Estate Planning menu, Real Estate
A Power of Attorney (POA) can be a very useful tool in real estate transactions. The POA can help expedite the process and execute documents when another party is unable to attend the closing. However, there are a few things to be aware of before relying on a POA for...
by Brian Douglas | Mar 30, 2022 | Real Estate
If you’ve bought a home in Metro Atlanta in the last decade or so, chances are, your house is part of a homeowner’s association (HOA). More than 40 million people across the US live in communities managed by an HOA. Homeowner’s associations are the governing bodies of...
