If you have a vision in mind for a piece of land, but that vision conflicts with how the land is zoned, you may be interested in seeking a variance. In Maryland, each county sets its own processes for variances and nonconforming buildings, but the general processes and requirements are similar. Learn more about these […]
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Property line disputes can turn your dream home into a nightmare situation that leaves you nervous about leaving your house and fearful of unpleasant neighbor encounters. However, you have options if you believe that your neighbor is infringing on your space. By taking the proper steps, consulting with a legal professional, and moving forward slowly, […]
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If you regularly purchase or sell property, you may have come across implied, express, and prescriptive easements. Although these all have the same general outcome, there are significant differences that can impact your real estate transactions. Learn more about how implied and express easements are used and protected. Looking for help with your real estate […]
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If you’re planning to sell your home this year, you couldn’t have picked better market conditions. But there is still competition from other sellers, so you’ll want to get your property ready to appeal to the most buyers possible. One of the most pressing questions sellers ask relates to renovations. Specifically, should you renovate your […]
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Are you looking to sell your house? If so, you will want to make sure that it is staged in the best possible way. Many people don’t realize how important staging is – it can be the difference between making a quick sale and having your house sit on the market for months. What is […]
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The world of land use law is essential in the development of society. Without proper zoning and usage laws, cities would be a mishmash of commercial buildings, private homes, and unused plots. While zoning laws can help maintain order and create a sense of efficiency in communities, they can also place arbitrary restrictions on people […]
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A thorough land survey is crucial when you are purchasing property, whether it’s a vacant lot, an existing home, or a commercial property. While you can look at property from the street and get a good idea of where the property lines lie, a survey gives the final answer as to where your property ends, […]
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We have laws to protect us, our rights, and our property. But sometimes, the laws seem a little bit out-of-place, unnecessary, or completely useless. If you comb through local and state real estate laws in the United States, you’ll find a variety of laws that don’t make a lot of sense. Ready to buy or […]
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The advantages that come with co-owning real estate property are undeniable. But many people make the mistake of entering into co-ownership real estate agreements without fully understanding what it is they are getting into. There are many legal issues to take into consideration when you are going to be co-owning real estate property with friends, […]
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Real estate continues to be a good investment. Whether you are looking to own and reside in the home, flip it, or use it as a rental property purchasing real estate can be lucrative. One of the most common types of real estate investments are condos. But when you are thinking about buying a condo, […]
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When to Seek Variances and Nonconformities for Land Use in Maryland
/by Evans LawIf you have a vision in mind for a piece of land, but that vision conflicts with how the land is zoned, you may be interested in seeking a variance. In Maryland, each county sets its own processes for variances and nonconforming buildings, but the general processes and requirements are similar. Learn more about these […]
How to Resolve Property Line Disputes with Neighbors
/by Evans LawProperty line disputes can turn your dream home into a nightmare situation that leaves you nervous about leaving your house and fearful of unpleasant neighbor encounters. However, you have options if you believe that your neighbor is infringing on your space. By taking the proper steps, consulting with a legal professional, and moving forward slowly, […]
What Are the Legal Aspects of Implied Easements and How Do They Differ from Express Easements?
/by Evans LawIf you regularly purchase or sell property, you may have come across implied, express, and prescriptive easements. Although these all have the same general outcome, there are significant differences that can impact your real estate transactions. Learn more about how implied and express easements are used and protected. Looking for help with your real estate […]
Things You Should Know Before Renovating Your Home to Sell
/by Evans LawIf you’re planning to sell your home this year, you couldn’t have picked better market conditions. But there is still competition from other sellers, so you’ll want to get your property ready to appeal to the most buyers possible. One of the most pressing questions sellers ask relates to renovations. Specifically, should you renovate your […]
5 Tips for Staging a House
/by Evans LawAre you looking to sell your house? If so, you will want to make sure that it is staged in the best possible way. Many people don’t realize how important staging is – it can be the difference between making a quick sale and having your house sit on the market for months. What is […]
Common Legal Issues with Land Use and Zoning
/by Evans LawThe world of land use law is essential in the development of society. Without proper zoning and usage laws, cities would be a mishmash of commercial buildings, private homes, and unused plots. While zoning laws can help maintain order and create a sense of efficiency in communities, they can also place arbitrary restrictions on people […]
Why It’s Important to Get Land Surveyed Before Purchasing Property
/by Evans LawA thorough land survey is crucial when you are purchasing property, whether it’s a vacant lot, an existing home, or a commercial property. While you can look at property from the street and get a good idea of where the property lines lie, a survey gives the final answer as to where your property ends, […]
7 Strange Real Estate Laws in the U.S.
/by Evans LawWe have laws to protect us, our rights, and our property. But sometimes, the laws seem a little bit out-of-place, unnecessary, or completely useless. If you comb through local and state real estate laws in the United States, you’ll find a variety of laws that don’t make a lot of sense. Ready to buy or […]
Legal Issues to Consider with Co-Owned Real Estate Property
/by Evans LawThe advantages that come with co-owning real estate property are undeniable. But many people make the mistake of entering into co-ownership real estate agreements without fully understanding what it is they are getting into. There are many legal issues to take into consideration when you are going to be co-owning real estate property with friends, […]
What to Watch Out for When Buying a Condo in Maryland
/by Evans LawReal estate continues to be a good investment. Whether you are looking to own and reside in the home, flip it, or use it as a rental property purchasing real estate can be lucrative. One of the most common types of real estate investments are condos. But when you are thinking about buying a condo, […]