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Easement May Allow Access To Septic Field

By | August 12th, 2007|

A homeowner has lived in a house for 12 years, only to discover that her septic lines run into her neighbor's property. This home owner probably has no recourse against the people she bought the home from, because the statue of limitations has probably run out. But the homeowner should talk to a real estate attorney. Since she bought the property with the usage, she may be able to continue using the septic field.

Tax Hints For Selling Rental Property

By | August 11th, 2007|

Homeowners lived in a home for 2 years and then rented it out for the past two years. They want to continue renting it out, but they will sell now if that's the only way to avoid capital gains tax. The IRS website is a good place to check for the tax implications before making any real estate decisions.

Understanding Construction-To-Permanent Loans

By | August 10th, 2007|

Most large banks or major national lenders offer construction-to-permanent loans. Construction-to-permanent loans are desirable because you eliminate the need to have two closings (with all the commensurate fees) if you had a construction loan and then had to find a long-term loan once the property is completed. Construction-to-permanent financing can be costly, with a slightly higher interest rate.

Including Home Inspection Contingency In New Construction Contract

By | August 8th, 2007|

Make sure your new home still passes important inspections before closing. When purchasing a not-yet-built home, you should include a home inspection contingency as part of the contract. This way, if the home doesn't pass the home inspection, you as a buyer can delay closing until the problems are fixed.

Trust Beats Quit Claim Deed For Taxes

By | August 7th, 2007|

When your parent wants to put your name on the title to his or her home, what's the best option? Is a trust or a quit claim deed the better way to go? A living trust is better than a quit claim deed because of the cost basis of the home. Cost basis is the property value that's used to calculate capital gains taxes later on when you go to sell the home.

Get the Best Loan at the Best Rate on the Best Terms

By | August 6th, 2007|

When it comes time to buy a house, the biggest purchase that you will ever make, you need to make sure you have the right mortgage for your needs. It might not be the cheapest, but it might work if the interest rate, fees, and timeline are correct for your budget. The loan you choose needs to work for your personal finance situation not only on the day you close, or for the first year, but for the entire time you plan to live in the property and keep that loan.

How To Transfer Interest In Property

By | August 5th, 2007|

It's fairly easy to transfer the title of a home to another person, but transferring complete interest in a property includes the mortgage. To switch names on a mortgage, the new owner will need to be approved by a lender and then pay off the old loan and transfer the title.

Contract Holds Answer To Escrow Refund

By | August 4th, 2007|

What's the penalty for backing out of a real estate contract? If the house failed inspection you might have cause to withdraw, but if you've simply changed your mind, you might lose the money in escrow. Look at your real estate contract for the terms.

Lease Might Be Better Option Than Life Estate

By | August 3rd, 2007|

A life estate might be an option for this neighbor. But a lease might be a better solution and be easier to deal with. Here's why a lease might benefit both sides more than a life estate.

Suing Home Seller 4 Years After Purchase

By | August 2nd, 2007|

A homeowner bought a home that has a serious mold problem. He is wondering if he can sue the seller even though he purchased the home four years ago. He has to prove that the sellers knew, or should have known about this problem. That's the standard for most seller disclosure laws around the country. However, depending on the state, the time to sue may have run out, since it's four years later.

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