Making an offer to buy a piece of real estate is a big commitment. You could make payments on that property for the next three decades of your life. You will also be responsible for anything that goes wrong with the property once you are officially the owner. There...
Real Estate Litigation
Nondisclosure is a serious problem in real estate transactions
When the seller doesn't adequately reveal a property's actual condition in the appropriate disclosures, you may have a valid claim to take up with them in court. You may have a legal right to seek compensation or other remedies if you're successful in taking legal...
Real estate: Common disputes between buyers and sellers
Placing your property on the market, or purchasing a new home, are massive decisions that come with numerous legal considerations. Going into a property deal without prior awareness of potential deliberations can lead to disagreements between buyers and sellers. Thus,...
Statute of Limitations — Don’t Delay Bringing Your Claim!
Buffington Law Firm's civil litigation team often deals with otherwise good cases that are unfortunately barred in whole or in part by a Statute of Limitation. Sometimes this was entirely preventable, and this scenario is what this article is about. As many people...
Encroachment — Just Say No!
Several times per year Buffington Law Firm's real estate litigation team is called upon to deal with a situation involving an encroachment. An encroachment is a situation where the owner of an adjacent land parcel places some type of structure onto the land of...
What happens if a homeowner doesn’t make required disclosures?
Almost every jurisdiction requires homeowners to make certain disclosures about their property when offering it up for sale. These requirements vary depending on the state. There are various reasons that sellers must make these disclosures. One of them is some...
What do California real estate sellers need to disclose?
Buying a property is strewn with pitfalls for the unwary. Thankfully, California state law makes it obligatory for sellers to disclose specific things to a prospective buyer. Sellers of real estate must complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement. It allows you as a...
What do sellers need to tell you about when you buy a house?
When you considering a big purchase, you need to be able to make an informed decision. Knowing all of the important details is crucial, especially if you plan to buy real estate. When purchasing a home, you need to know about any issues with the space that might...
How real estate non-disclosure claims protect buyers
When buying real estate, it's important to remember that some people may not be fully honest with you during the process. The ultimate goal of a property owner and their agent is to sell the property. Therefore, you need to exercise caution when any...
Resolving a dispute with a real estate agent
If you are a real estate entrepreneur, it is likely that a large part of your work and your livelihood depends on the services of real estate agents. You will need to cooperate with them when buying and selling homes, and you'll likely pay them a commission for the...