Encroachment in Real Estate
Encroachment Boundary disputes are common among neighboring property owners. Disputes that involve unlawful intrusion or unauthorized structures extending into your land or crossing the property lines are known as encroachment.…
Eminent Domain in Real Estate
Eminent Domain Did you know that the federal government can acquire private property for public use? The history of eminent domain goes back to the Bill of Rights and the…
What Is an Easement in Real Estate?
Definition And Types Of Easements Easements grant specific access rights to parts of a property. Many homeowners and real estate investors will encounter a property easement at some point during…
What Does Earnest Money Mean When Closing on a House?
What Does Earnest Money Mean When Closing on a House? What does earnest money mean? As a buyer looking for optimal real estate transactions, it’s critical to do everything you…
Representation Options in a Real Estate Transaction: FSBO, Dual Agency, and More
Real Estate Transaction Representation Options Real estate transactions can be complex, which is why buyers and sellers are usually represented by knowledgeable agents. However, there are several different roles that…
Rent Growth Continues in Secondary Markets
Many midsize markets in the Midwest, Northeast and South are still experiencing strong rent growth even while new apartment construction supply continues to weigh down asking rents in pandemic boomtowns,…
3 Must-Have Coverages for Landlords
By Andres Dominguez III I spent years mastering landlord insurance, but I’ll break it down for you in minutes. Landlording is rewarding, tedious, and at times a pain in the…
Phoenix, Tucson Rents Flat Month-Over-Month
Phoenix rents are flat month-over-month and down 3.8% year-over-year, according to the May report from Apartment List. Phoenix’s rent growth over the past year has fallen behind both the state…
Portland Rents Rise in April, Decreases Over Year
Portland rents rose 0.8% in April, making the overall median rent in the city $1,549, according to the May report from Apartment List. While the median rent in Portland rose…
Salt Lake City Rents Flat In April
Salt Lake City April rents are flat month-over-month and down 2.6% year-over-year, according to the May report from Apartment List. The overall median rent in the city stands at $1,310,…