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It’s a common situation. You did some DIY renovating. You didn’t realize you needed permits. Turns out, you did. Or perhaps the person who sold you the home was a DIY buff and did substantial upgrades without permission. What now? How might unpermitted...

Published on: October 9, 2026

Real estate owned (REO) homes are properties that were taken back by mortgage lenders. A bank-owned home can be a good deal. These properties tend to be sold for below market value, as lenders don’t like to be stuck with houses.   Buyers might...

Published on: October 7, 2026

Trees are some of the most beautiful, valuable, and cherished features a home could have. That said, trees can also become points of contention between deed holders. Especially if a tree is near the property’s boundary line, misunderstandings can...

Published on: October 6, 2026

A transfer on death deed is designed as a simpler way to pass a home along to someone else—in states that allow these deeds. With the TOD deed, a home passes much the way a bank account passes to the account holder’s named beneficiary. Ownership...

Published on: October 5, 2026

You’re thinking of transferring the deed to your home and moving to an assisted living community. Is this a good idea? Can it keep the deed from being taken over to pay for care? Is it the best way to get the deed to your chosen beneficiaries and keep...

Published on: October 4, 2026

Flock cameras have become a controversial addition to neighborhoods across the country. They’ve been purchased by police, private and commercial property owners, campuses, and homeowners’ associations (HOAs). The Flock Safety corporation has been...

Published on: October 2, 2026