Your Homeowner’s Association Rights

Your Homeowner’s Association Rights

There are lots of things to consider when you buy a new property. The views that a property provides are sometimes the deciding factor in a real estate purchase. One important thing to look out for is when a neighbor can block one of those views or legally use their...
Transfer On Death Deed Passed

Transfer On Death Deed Passed

No one likes to think about what they will leave behind to loved ones after they’re gone. But it’s something that we all inevitably must face. Being able to transfer real estate is a complicated thing, but thanks to the Transfer On Death Deed that came into...
Exploring Student Housing Discrimination

Exploring Student Housing Discrimination

Tal Rappleyea is a real estate and municipal lawyer based in New York State. This blog was originally posted on Tal’s website here.  — Pennsylvania State Representative and licensed real estate broker Susan Helm has been exploring the idea of whether...
Zombie Foreclosures On the Rise

Zombie Foreclosures On the Rise

According to Merriam-Webster, to foreclose is the act of taking back property because the money owed for the property was not paid. This is often the case with mortgages. In New York, something called a zombie foreclosure is on the rise, which is when a homeowner...
When Can the Landlord Enter My Apartment?

When Can the Landlord Enter My Apartment?

Upon signing a new lease for an apartment, renters may initially feel concerned about whether the landlord will enter their apartment without warning. After all, no one wants to be exiting the shower to find their landlord in the living room! In accordance with state...