Tag: title issues
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Can I Sell My Home With Unpaid Property Taxes or Tax Liens?
Any deed holder who’s struggling with the cost of living would understand: meeting property tax deadlines can be stressful. Sometimes, tax deadlines bring impossible burdens to a household. Those who need to sell their homes may wonder what can be done about the back taxes. The city or county government may have recorded a property…
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“Terrifying for Developers”: Did Massachusetts Let a Neighbor Resurrect an Expired Deed Restriction?
Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly publication summarized an interesting court case on Massachusetts deeds. Attorney Eric T. Berkman laid out the case of a deed holder who created a new deed restriction, echoing an old and expired one. A judge said it was OK because it did not constitute an attempt to enforce…
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Buy Safely. Learn From Others. Anticipate Pitfalls in Manufactured Home Deals.
At Royal Village, a manufactured home community in Toledo, Matthew Caton fought hard for his rights. Matthew was among a number of residents who lingered in a rent-to-own status. They’d been promised their titles 180 days after they bought in. But they’d been waiting more than a year when they heard they’d finally receive their…
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The Home Sale Is Pending. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
If you’re shopping for a new home, you notice when this signage pops up: Sale pending. It’s a firm signal that a buyer has dibs on the home. “We’re almost there!” it shouts for the world to hear. Almost there, but some loose ends still must be tied. Home sellers might ask: What could scuttle…
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Time for an Estate Planning Review? Check for 9 Common Deed Mistakes
Creating an estate plan is a wonderful thing to do for your loved ones. And it’s actually never too early to do your estate planning. Every homeowner should be confident that their intentions will be carried out, according to clear, effective documents. So, let’s briefly go over nine common mistakes to look out for when…
