Seller Disclosure: Landscaping Problems And Legal Dispute
What is the law on seller disclosure, if a homeowner discovers soil erosion problems with the landscaping after buying the home? A professional landscaper tells the new homeowner that the old home owner never fixed the initial problem of soil erosion with the landscaping, but never told the new…
Before Closing Walk Through And Write A Punch List
When you buy a new home you should walk through it before closing. As you walk through your new construction home you can write down anything that you think the builder needs to fix. If there's something significant such as landscaping, you can hold back some money in escrow until the developer…
Landscaping Fence Dispute On Rental Property
When you own rental property and the neighbor to your property sets up a fence that runs over your property line you may decide to ask the neighbor to move the fence. When the neighbor chooses to ignore your request you may have to hire an attorney and take the neighbor to court. Another option is…
Green Project: Designing A Container Garden
If you're short on space consider a container garden. Designing a container garden includes selecting the type of container and the types of plants. When you're designing a container garden you'll also want to keep in mind the seasons and which plants bloom when. A Chicago Botanic Garden expert…
Container Garden Perfect For Summer Landscaping
Container gardens allow you to change your plants with the seasons. Learn what kind of container to use for your container garden. And find out what plants work best in container gardens from a container garden expert.
Does having a pool in a townhouse community raises the value of each townhouse. This depends on whether other local townhouse communities have pools. A pool will cost townhouse residents more in fees and upkeep, but if it's the only pool in the area it can help increase your townhouse's value.
Home Design: Garden Design And Landscaping Affects The Home
What makes for a good garden design, which then enhances home design? Garden design includes envisioning how the garden will change with time and how it affects your home designt. Garden design should also factor in house or home design. Learn tips from garden design expert Sarah Susanka.
Landlord Needs To Plan For Landscaping Of Rental Property
When you own a rental property but don't live in the area you need to plan for the property's upkeep including landscaping and possibly a property manager. To successfully hire a property manager you need to have a detailed agreement that outlines responsibilities and payment. Learn how to plan for…
Sell Home To Move To Retirement Community
If you are ready for retirement, should consider selling your home before moving into a retirement community? And what about selling a home in this market - can it be done? You can still sell a home quickly if you focus on doing some home improvements to make it stand out out, including landscaping…
Rotten Neighbor Disagrees About Fence
What can you do when your rotten neighbor has not controlled his children or pets? You might think you could separate yourself from your rotten neighbor by putting up a fence. Putting up a fence could trigger a property dispute. What can you do in a fence dispute with a rotten neighbor?
Neighbor Disputes Vacated Right-Of-Way
The issue of vacated rights-of-way, streets and alleys can be rather complicated. In some cases, roads, streets, alleys and other types of rights-of-way were created from private land and in others they were created from public land.
New Construction Includes Landscaping
When you buy new construction you may expect the landscaping, including the grass, to be in order. Is landscaping complete when the yard has rocks and holes in it which prevent the grass from being mowed? It depends on the agreement that the home buyer comes to with the builder prior to moving in…
Easement Problem Not Disclosed By Title Company
When you buy a home, it's the title company's job to find easements during the title search process. What can you do if the title company does not disclose an easement? Easements may include landscaping issues and could affect the way you manage your property. Can you win a lawsuit over an easement…
Neighbors Disagree About Landscaping
A homeowner put a new walkway next to his driveway and along side his neighbor's yard, but is now having issues with the neighbor over conflicting landscaping. The neighbor installed a fence and removed the new sod along the walkway, causing the walkway to come apart. The best way to settle disputes…
Contractor May Help Avoid Extensive Landscaping Changes
What can you do when the property that borders yours is to undergo extensive landscaping changes? Do you have a say in the matter? Even if your local government has approved the landscaping changes you may be able to provide an alternative by suggesting a qualified contractor.
New Construction May Eliminate Tall Trees
What can you do if new construction on a neighboring lot will impact your property? You can talk to the new construction developer or to the county to try to get some resolution. In addition, a real estate attorney may be able to help you get compensated for the loss of the trees.
Buying Real Estate: Decision Points
With the real estate market in a slowdown, and interest rates on the rise, what had been a relatively simple decision over the past dozen years or so has become more complicated. What should you consider when you're buying your next home? When you're buying a home you should consider where you are…
Zoning Revisions May Change Builder's Interest In Property
It's important to know how your land is zoned when you want to sell it. A land's zoning affects what can be built on the property as well as the price that the seller can get. To find out your zoning, you need to contact your municipality.
Landscaping Changes May Require Talking To Neighbors
Neighbors may not have rights when it comes to your fence, but good neighbors will work to keep the neighbor involved. Different parts of the country have different laws regarding rights to your neighbor's yard to work on your fence. You should talk with your neighbors before changing anything they…
Condominium Buyer Looks For Builder Who Left Unfinished Landscaping
A condominium buyer looks for the builder who left the landscaping unfinished. The town the condominium buyer lives in is demanding the builder finish the landscaping. Ilyce advises the condominium buyer on what legal options are available to help find the builder and get the landscaping finished.
Enhance Curb Appeal When Selling Your Home
When you're selling your home you'll want the outside to look as good as the inside. Outside of the home you'll want to enhance curb appeal by improving landscaping. How can you enhance your home's curb appeal? Learn tips on how to put your home's best foot forward so you can sell your home.
Boost Curb Appeal To Sell Your House
Upgrading your landscaping and fixing the exterior of your home can really boost the value of your property. Most people will decide by looking at a photo on the internet whether or not they want to see the inside of your house. Summer is a great time to work on your house's curb appeal.
Selling Your Home Means Selling Your Curb Appeal First
Selling your home means selling the outside first, so make sure the exterior has curb appeal. Curb appeal and nice landscaping will push buyers to decide to walk in and help you sell your home. Maintaining your home's curb appeal will propel the offers you get, and selling your home may happen…
An owner of a new construction home wants help determining the budget for new landscaping. Ilyce has heard 10 percent of the purchase price should be allotted to landscaping a newly-constructed house. She suggests you should find a landscape contractor who is willing to develop a plan that you can…
Building Code Determines Landscaping And Fence
What happens when you buy a home and redo the backyard with the help of your builder only to find out that the landscaping changes didn't meet the building code? Is the builder liable for violating the building code? What can you as a home owner do when your landscaping or new fence don't meet the…
