UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT OF 1972
The Truth about the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) of 1972 Written on November 4, 2013 byLucas Hall, updated on December 14, 2015 The Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant …
HOW TO CLOSE A MORTGAGE LOAN IN 15 DAYS
Lollygagging around a real estate transaction can end up killing the deal. Sometimes when you find that perfect house for the perfect price, you need to strike quickly to get …
BUY HOUSE WITHOUT A REALTOR, USE A LAWYER INSTEAD
Want to save money? People have known for a long time that you don’t have to use a real estate agent to buy a home. The 3% commission that the …
FSBO – AGENTS BEWARE
By Dennis Rodkin, Crain’s Chicago Business, Aug. 28, 2014 Condominiums have been selling quickly and at good prices in Lakeview this year, so Matt Sulkowski recently decided to see what …
HOW TO TALK TO PARENTS ABOUT SELLING RESIDENCE AND MOVING INTO ASSISTED LIVING
How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living Share: One of the most asked questions regarding senior care involves “the conversation”…or how to talk with your parents about assisted …
WHY CREATE A FOUNDATION?
OVERVIEW As charitable entities, private foundations have proven to be incredibly successful engines of positive change. In the 20th century, private foundations helped bring about everything from Sesame Street to …
WHAT IS A LIVING TRUST?
What is a ‘Living Trust’ A living trust is a type of trust created during a person’s lifetime. It’s designed to allow for the easy transfer of the trust creator …
WHAT IS PROBATE?
What is a ‘Probate’ A probate is a legal process in which a will is reviewed to determine whether it is valid and authentic. Probate also refers to the general …
HOW TO HANDLE TENANTS ABANDONED PROPERTY IN KANSAS
Here are some answers to common questions about handling a tenant’s abandoned property in Kansas. If a tenant leaves property behind, can I dispose of it as I see fit …
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JOHNSON COUNTY KANSAS EVICTION PROCEEDURE
EVICTION PROCESS STEPS IN THE EVICTION PROCESS In All cases an attorney should be consulted for additional information. 1. NOTICE TO VACATE ? Written three (3) day notice to vacate, …
TOP 10 REASONS TO HAVE YOUR PROPERTY SURVEYED
So, you think you know everything there is to know about the legal description of your property. If you had to, you could dig up that old plat and calculate …
CONSTRUCTIVE EVICTION
Simply stated, “constructive eviction” is a landlord’s act or failure to act that substantially interferes with or permanently deprives a tenant from using its leased premises. Constructive eviction relieves tenants …
MAKE RENT PAYMENTS ONLINE
PAY RENT ONLINE: LIST OF ONLINE RENT PAYMENT TOOLS Simplify your rent collection. Instead of waiting for those checks to come in the mail or going and collecting the rent, …
10 REASONS TO RENT AND NOT BUY
We all know the potential problems with renting ? rent hikes, strict pet policies and less control over fixtures and paint color choices, to name a few. But beyond the …
AVAILABLE INSPECTIONS FOR HOME BUYERS
A general home inspection is a necessary and common step in the home-buying process. However, there are other potentially important inspections that could affect your home purchase. Usually suggested by …
TITLE AGENCY E&O INSURANCE
Being an abstractor, title agent, escrow/closing agent, notary public, or title examiner is a complex responsibility with customers expecting superior performance and error-free results. For example, a loan closer performed …
10 TIPS FOR RENTERS
Communication Considering that nearly 35% of Americans currently reside in approximately 40 million rental units throughout the country it is surprising that so few of us really understand how to …
COMPARING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Comparing commercial real estate to residential real estate is like comparing apples to oranges. Both are from the same genre, but that is where the similarities end. The following are …
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF REAL ESTATE
If you’ve ever house-hunted, you’ve probably got a sense that real estate purchases don’t represent consumers at their most rational. Did you like a house or apartment more, or less, …
THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND LIABILITY-UNDISCLOSED DEFECTS
You recently moved into your new home. Prior to closing, you had an inspection performed and reviewed the Seller Disclosure. However, after the first rain storm you realize there are …
HIGHER RATE OF HISTORICAL RETURN – REAL ESTATE VS. STOCK MARKET
For the majority of U.S. history – or at least as far back as reliable information goes – housing prices have increased only slightly more than the level of inflation …
FILE AFFIDAVIT AFTER DEATH OF GRANTOR OF A BENEFICIARY DEED
Missouri Affidavit as to Death of Grantor The Nonprobate Transfers Law of Missouri, Sections 461.003 to 461.081 RSMo (2012) has been in effect since 1989. While the law is specific …
WHAT IS A TRANSACTIONAL REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY?
Transactional Real Estate Law January 17, 2013, By Guest Blogger By Troy A. Rule, Associate Professor of Law Almost every successful company needs physical space in which to operate. Consequently, …
AN AGENTS VIEW OF FSBO
In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their homes on their own, known in the industry as a …
FSBO VS AGENT?
SOURCE UNKNOWN HTTPS://FSBOMIDWEST.COM FSBO VS. AGENT Have you seen the claim that research shows that real estate agents sell homes for 13% higher prices than people who sell their homes …
6 TYPES OF HOME LOANS
If you’re shopping for a home, odds are you should be shopping for a home loan as well?and these days, it’s by no means a one-mortgage-fits-all model. Where you live, …
TOP TIPS FOR FILING A MECHANICS LIEN IN MISSOURI
Drafting a mechanic’s lien and ?notice of intent? (?429.100) involves crucial steps that can be harmful to your case if overlooked. Whether you forgot to verify the ?just and true …
5 TRICKS TO SAVE CASH ON REALTOR COMMISSIONS
The average 6 percent sales commission that most real estate agents get is a high price to pay, especially if you believe economists who say that realtors don’t sell homes …
HAS THE INTERNET KILLED REAL ESTATE AGENTS YET?
Has the Internet killed real estate agents yet? Back in 2002 when I was first interested in buying a house, I went on the Internet and found lots of houses …
TENANTS IN COMMON VS. JOINT TENANTS
What’s the Difference Between Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common? When two or more people own a home, either as a joint tenancy or tenancy in common, each individual owns …
THE AMERICAN DREAM
In 2007, the U.S. economy entered a mortgage crisis that caused panic and financial turmoil around the world. The financial markets became especially volatile, and the effects lasted for several …