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When considering buying a piece of real estate, there are many considerations you need to make. Real estate investments can be a great way of securing wealth, but if not done correctly, a single title defect can jeopardize the entire investment. In Tennessee, title...
Disputes between landlords and tenants sometimes revolve around normal wear and tear. After all, the security deposit that the tenant provides at the start of the lease is supposed to cover the cost of necessary repairs. But it shouldn’t be used for things that are...
If you’re in the market for a new home or commercial property, you’re probably not thinking about what kind of deed comes with it. In fact, many people interchange the terms “deed” and “title” even though they’re two very different things. A title refers to who owns a...
Buying a home is a significant decision and investment. If you are a savvy homebuyer, you want to ensure that your residential real estate deal both meets your immediate needs and can prove to be a wise financial move in the long run. That’s why it’s crucial to...
Contingency clauses essentially mean that something has to happen in order for a contract to be binding. If that contingency isn’t met, then the other party is free to break the contract. They haven’t committed an illegal act by doing so. In real estate, a common...
Landlords in Tennessee provide housing amenities in exchange for rent payments. They typically have the authority to set specific terms related to a tenant's use of the property. One of the most important considerations for both a tenant and a landlord is whether or...
If you and your long-time romantic partner are ready to buy a home together but not to get married, you need to take some precautions to protect your investment that a married couple wouldn’t. The same is true if you’re buying a home with a family member (who isn’t...
As a landlord, you have enough on your plate with property management, addressing tenant complaints and keeping any utilities paid. Sooner or later, you’ll have to deal with one of the hardest parts of the job: eviction. In Tennessee, a landlord may give a tenant up...
You’ve been looking for a new home for some time now and a house has finally caught your attention. You’ve viewed it more than once and are contemplating making an offer. During negotiations with the seller, there are several things that you’ll need to pay attention...
Co-owners do not always agree on what they should do with the real estate that they have purchased together. This could happen when two people are working together as investors, for example. It could also happen when two people are getting divorced and jointly own a...