The Mechanics’ Lien law provides special protection to contractors, subcontractors, laborers and suppliers who furnish labor or materials to repair, remodel or build your home. If any of these people are not paid for the services or materials they have provided, your home may be subject to a mechani

What Does “Assignment of Contract” Mean in Real Estate? If you’ve been exploring real estate investing or heard someone talk about “assigning a contract,” you might wonder what that really means, and whether it’s something that affects you as a buyer or seller. Let’s break it down in simple terms. W

It is an unfortunate commentary, but when economic activity declines and housing activity decreases, more real property enters the foreclosure process. High interest rates and creative financing arrangements are also contributing factors. When prices are rapidly accelerating during a real estate “bo

Underground heating oil tanks can pose many potential problems to both home buyers and sellers. They have been the source of many environmental problems such as contamination of surrounding soil and groundwater. Leaks are generally caused by the rust inside underground tanks or by an electrical cond