Elizabeth’s Law Blog

Are you looking for a new home? Maybe this is your first-time house hunting and you don’t know how to get your foot through the door. Whatever the case, you likely have a real estate agent or are looking to get one soon. Real estate agents can be great at finding the...

Here is a common scenario: You find a home that you love. It has a huge fenced-in yard and the latest fixtures or appliances. As a bonus, it costs less than your budget allows. Do you commit to the purchase immediately or think about it for a while? Most people are so...

Over the last two years, homes have been selling very quickly and home prices have been higher than ever. For example, between June 2020 and June 2022, the median price rose by 31%. On a national scale, this means that homes now cost around $450,000. That’s nearly 17%...

Simply put, a quit claim deed is a document used to transfer ownership of property. It is a fast and easy method of handing over property or real estate but is only appropriate in certain circumstances. Think of a situation where you are married and need to include...

If you watch real estate shows on television, you may get the wrong idea about when you actually own a home. On the shows, the couple will make an offer, it will get accepted, and everyone will get very excited as if they are now homeowners. But they're not. You...

Home purchases aren’t just an investment with your money but an investment into the future of you and your family. It could mean the difference between dealing with a landlord for your entire life or managing an estate that’s meant to last for generations. When it...

You’ve just purchased a new house and have finally moved in. The first few nights went well, but recently, you’ve started hearing a lot of noise coming from the neighbors.  This carries on for days and weeks until you and your family are no longer able to enjoy your...

Whether you are relocating, upgrading or downgrading, selling your home can be a complicated affair. But, should you go it alone or involve a real estate agent?  It is not a legal requirement to have a real estate agent. Selling your home by yourself might save you...

You may have been saving up for your first new home for a few years. The idea of a new home may fill you with glee and excitement. You’ve taken the rights step, set a contingency clause, and hired a home inspector.  A few hours after your home inspector reviews your...

The housing market has been hot in recent years, most favoring sellers with available property in increasingly limited supply. As it cools off in tandem with the increase in interest rates, that trend may begin to change, even perhaps leading to a burst of short sales...