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What is a Non-Warrantable Condo?
Have you just heard about this type of condo and are wondering what it means and how it works? Understanding Non-Warrantable Condos and their financing challenges is crucial when purchasing a condominium. Non-warrantable condos fail to meet requirements set by agencies ...
Estate Planning: The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
There is a common misconception that life insurance benefits are not subject to estate tax. While the proceeds of a life insurance policy are not taxable income to the beneficiaries, they are part of a person's taxable estate if the insured dies owning the policy. The t...
Outdoor Projects Can Boost Curb Appeal When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
In real estate, a good first impression is key. If the outside of a house looks welcoming, more people will want to come in and see it.
Estate Planning Advice: Here’s What You Need to Know
When it comes to securing your family's future, estate planning is a crucial step that many people often overlook or postpone. However, understanding the fundamentals of estate planning can provide peace of mind and financial security for you and your loved ones now and...
What You Should Know About Conditional Gifts
Clients desiring to make gifts often ask about the conditions that they can place upon the gift thereby requiring or forbidding some act prior to receipt. Requests run the gamut from prohibition on tattoos to no children outside of wedlock to divorce of a spouse. If the...
Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now?
One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale.
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs
Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you'll be responsible for.
Not Quite SkyNet: Three Reasons Why ChatGPT Is No Replacement for a Good Attorney
Anxiety over the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has been on the rise over the last several years. The growing fears have been exacerbated by recent articles warning about AI from tech industry leaders such as Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and SpaceX;...
What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?
Recent headlines may leave you wondering what's next for mortgage rates.
Safety Tips When Selling a House
What Safety Procedures Should I Follow When Selling My Home? Would you like the best-selling safety tips for homeowners preparing for the market? When selling a home, dozens of questions run through a seller's mind. Many of the most frequently asked questions from home ...