Real estate easements can sometimes lead to property use and access disputes. It is also important to consider how they work during a transaction, when a property is being purchased or sold. Every situation is unique, and easements can be used for many different...
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Common property title issues that can delay your closing
Selling a home is an exciting milestone for many families in Northeastern Connecticut. You might be ready to upgrade after building up years of equity. However, discovering a problem with your property title can quickly stall your plans. These issues, often called...
Do children inherit reverse mortgage debt or the home?
When a parent passes and their home has a reverse mortgage, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially if you’ve been living there or always assumed the property would stay in the family. While you don’t automatically take on the loan, you do need to decide whether you...
Real estate law can overlap with other legal issues
Real estate transactions in Connecticut can be far more complex than they appear, as they often intersect with other areas of law. Whether you are buying, selling or managing property, it’s important to understand how real estate law connects with matters such as...
Who is likely to benefit from a reverse mortgage?
The most popular type of reverse mortgage, called a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or HECM, is available to eligible homeowners over 62. To get an HECM, a person must also have enough equity in their home to make the mortgage a good investment for the lender and...
Real estate deals between relatives have advantages
Many Connecticut residents may enter real estate deals with their families and friends. Usually, these deals are mutually beneficial. For example, when parents sell a home to their children, the children can get a good price and, if they do seller financing, generous...
What is a reverse mortgage?
There are plenty of national financial factors that impact the daily lives of Connecticut residents: inflation and interest rates principally, among others. When we look at our own individual financial situations in light of what might happen at the national level, it...
Why do I need to perform a title search?
Purchasing a home is an exciting time for many Connecticut residents. If this is your first time purchasing a home, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the number of steps that must be completed. One of the most important steps is conducting a title search. This is a...
I think my neighbor’s fence is on my land. What can I do?
Property disputes can be a common and frustrating issue among homeowners. One such common dispute occurs when a neighbor’s fence encroaches on your property. This blog post will help you navigate the steps to resolve a boundary dispute in Woodstock, Connecticut....
Is now the time to refinance your home mortgage?
Buying a home is likely the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime. Whether this is your first home or not, having a mortgage is a major financial responsibility. For many homebuyers, getting a low interest rate is ideal, but of course it isn’t always...
