Real estate represents substantial investments, which means it also generates substantial tax revenues. A real estate attorney can help decipher tax codes and represent you if something goes wrong, whether it involves real estate income or property tax.
Because real estate agents and brokers typically work for a seller, the value in hiring a real estate attorney when buying a home comes from knowing you have a knowledgeable representative on your side in the transaction.
The term “amortize” is commonly used in many real estate contracts. Our English word evolved from the Latin word, "admortire," "to kill or eliminate," and it describes the process of eliminating a loan or mortgage by making regularly scheduled payments over time and in predetermined amounts.
Did you know that real estate laws in Mexico, Canada, Guam, and Central America differ from those in the United States? For example, in Mexico, foreigners cannot buy land or homes within 31 miles of the coast.
One of the things making real estate law such a complex system of regulations is that much of it is grounded in common law. However, because common law has blended with modern regulations, sifting through the mix to understand property rights requires the specialized knowledge and experience of a real estate attorney.
Have you ever felt like it would be faster to read the phone book than all the fine print in the real estate contract you just received? When you need to know what your contract says in plain English before you sign it, we’re always here for you.
