Lawmakers Finally Eases up on FIRPTA
In 1980, Congress passed a law that sought to prevent foreign investors from buying US property. Known as the “Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act”, the act would force foreign investors to pay income tax if they were to sell their US property. Lawmakers...
The Top 3 Types of Listing Agreements
Moving - it’s one of the things that many people dread for a copious amount of reasons. Some don’t want to leave the home that holds memories which were created by them and their significant others. Some don’t want to leave the home that they raised their children in,...
Neighbor’s Rights
There are lots of things to consider when you buy a new property. The views that a property provides are sometimes the deciding factor in a real estate purchase. One important thing to look out for is when a neighbor can block one of those views or legally use their...
Transfer On Death Deed Passed
No one likes to think about what they will leave behind to loved ones. But it's something that we all inevitably must face. Being able to transfer real estate to heirs for many years as a complicated thing. But thanks to the Transfer On Death Deed that came into...
Student Housing Discrimination in State College, PA?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7JBTqpEwIo Susan Helm is a Pennsylvania State Representative and licensed real estate broker. Recently she has been exploring the idea of whether it is discrimination to set limitations on where a student can live while in college....
New York: Zombie Foreclosures On the Rise
According to Merriam-Webster, to foreclose is the act of taking back property because the money owed for the property was not paid. This is often the case with mortgages. In New York, something called a zombie foreclosure is on the rise. In 2014, zombie foreclosures...
When Can the Landlord Enter My Apartment?
Upon signing a new lease for an apartment, renters may initially feel concerned about whether the landlord will enter their apartment without warning. After all, no one wants to be exiting the shower to find their landlord in the living room. In accordance with state...
6 Tips for Better Real Estate Newsletters
Newsletters shared over the internet are helpful tools for staying in touch with clients of the past, present, and future. Some key elements that can go into making a high quality publication may include using recent blog posts, articles, and business photos. Explore...
The Secret Allure of Elite New York Real Estate
The Time Warner Center in New York is an important part of the state’s large real estate purchases. Over the past few years, some of the center’s most expensive condos have been bought by mysterious elite. One property with a price tag of $21.4 million was snatched up...
Ways to Improve Construction Contracts
It is important for construction projects to have written contracts. By having a document that is easy to read, one can avoid legal costs and unexpected headaches. Contractors and subcontractors should pay special attention to these tips. Avoid Repetitive Phrases The...