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The Current State of Residential Home Building
/by Evans LawHome buyers in some of this nation’s biggest housing markets are finding themselves in bidding wars as the supply of available homes begins to slow. Reuters reports that housing starts in May 2017 dropped 5.5 percent to their lowest level since September 2016. Home builders are increasingly attempting to move away from luxury housing in favor of […]
Construction Defects in Maryland: What Homeowners Need to Know
/by Evans LawAs a homeowner, it can be very disheartening to learn that your home is suffering from a construction defect. While you may have the right to seek money damages from the careless home builders who caused the defect, some Maryland homeowners have been dismayed to find that they waited too long to bring a claim […]
3 Legal Issues to Consider Before Listing Your Home
/by Evans LawPerhaps you’ve finished all the remodeling projects, updated the appliances, and applied a fresh coat of paint to your home, and you think you’re ready to call a listing agent to put your home on the market. Before you do, there are a number of important legal issues for you to consider, many of which […]
What to Expect at Your Real Estate Closing in Maryland
/by Evans LawPurchasing a piece of real estate, whether a residential property where you plan to live for years, or a commercial property where you hope to build your business, is likely to be one of the single largest purchases you make in your lifetime. You want to be sure that the investment is sound and that […]
Condo Owners, Do You Know What Your Insurance Covers?
/by Evans LawCondo ownership can bring with it the investment value of owning a home, while also bringing the advantages of communal living. There are unique aspects of owning a condominium that every Maryland condo dweller should understand. Possibly chief among these is the subject of insurance. Master and individual condo insurance policies There are typically two […]
What is the Process for Obtaining a Zoning Variance?
/by Evans LawWhen purchasing commercial real estate with the intention of using it for a new business, it can be difficult to find a property that perfectly suits your needs. You may find the ideal property, only to learn that the parcel’s zoning requirements would prevent you from designing the ideal structure to house your business. With […]
Investing In Commercial Real Estate for the First Time
/by Evans LawPerhaps you’ve long wanted to generate a revenue stream from real estate investments and finally have the capital to do so, or perhaps your investments have so far been more hands-off, but you’ve found an opportunity to buy that’s too good to pass up. Real estate can be a stable investment alternative to an uncertain […]
Reverse Mortgage Companies Issued Major Fine for Deceptive Practices
/by Evans LawWe have previously discussed the merits and risks of reverse mortgages in a prior post on our blog. While much of the negative reputation that reverse mortgage purveyors carry is outdated, there are still numerous risks involved in taking out a reverse mortgage on the equity you’ve built up in your home. In order to […]
Disclosure Obligations in a Maryland Home Sale
/by Evans LawIf you’re attempting to sell a home or condo in Maryland, you want your home to appear perfect and move-in ready to potential buyers, so that you can get the sale price you feel that you deserve. Defects in your home, even if they’re small and inconsequential, could scare off skittish buyers, so disclosing every […]
New Federal Rules on Discrimination in Housing, with Impact on HOAs, Established
/by Evans LawOn October 14, 2016, new rules created by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the topic of harassment in housing entered into effect. These rules define the claim of “hostile environment harassment” and establish a protocol for how such claims should be handled. For years, homeowners and tenants who believed they were […]