When you apply for Medicaid, your application is subject to a review of your spending. This is known as the five-year look-back period. During that period, Medicaid checks for ways in which you might have spent money that could have been used to help with your current...
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Signs that a real estate deal might be too good to be true
You have searched for a new home for several months now. Finally, something has come up. You’ve spotted the ideal house. It has great facilities and plenty of space for your young children. The house is also for sale at a price that is well within your budget. It...
What is a landlord obligated to do regarding habitability?
If you are a landlord of rental properties, then you have lots of responsibilities. You’re the go-to person that agitated tenants call when their toilet overflows, the air conditioning won’t cool their unit or the heat balks in January. But what are you legally...
When selling a home, must you disclose nearby sex offenders?
Most people don’t sell a home very often, and that can leave you a little fuzzy about the rules you have to follow. You know that there are certain disclosures you have to make about the property that could affect both its value and any potential offers you might...
Your neighbor wants a zoning variance: Can you stop it?
You love your neighborhood. While you aren’t averse to progress or change, there are some changes you’d rather not see. For example, the idea of your neighbors getting a variance that will allow them to build a chicken coop in their backyard or turn their Victorian...
Did the person who sold you your home hide defects?
When a person decides to sell their home, they are obligated to disclose a number of things. Examples include known water damage, fire damage, major foundation issues and the like. Essentially, if the seller knows that there is a problem with the house, they have to...
Can you sell your property while it’s being rented?
As a landlord, you got into the real estate market to make money. You enjoy the passive income from your tenants, but you have other opportunities on the horizon. As a result, you want to sell the properties that you’ve collected over time, so that you can invest in...
What does a clear title mean when buying real estate?
There are many checks you should carry out before purchasing a property. One of the most important is to ensure the real estate has a clear title. A clear title means that no one else has an ownership claim on the property. In other words, when you buy it, it becomes...