On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Sep 4, 2020 | Real estate transactions
Title searches, surveys and appraisals are expenses that most homebuyers may resent, but they could save a potential buyer from future troubles. For instance, a survey may reveal an encroachment on the property that could interfere with the use and value of the...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Aug 21, 2020 | Real estate transactions
Few people here in Tennessee, or elsewhere for that matter, can buy a home for cash. The majority of people will need to borrow the money needed in order to do so. Obtaining a loan is not always as easy as it sounds, which is why a mortgage loan contingency regarding...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Aug 4, 2020 | Real estate transactions
Buying a home here in the Memphis area is an exciting experience, but it takes time and a lot of work. Finally, after going through all of the preliminary due diligence such as obtaining a home inspection, getting an appraisal and finalizing financing, the time for...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Jul 6, 2020 | Real estate transactions
Homebuyers here in Tennessee and elsewhere want to know that they are buying a safe and structurally sound home free from significant problems. The way they obtain this information is through a home inspection. Below is just some of what this crucial report provides....
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Jun 24, 2020 | Real estate transactions
Once the housebuying process begins, a variety of matters requires attention before a Tennessee resident receives the keys. One of those matters involves obtaining a title search. If the search comes back clean, why is title insurance still considered a necessary part...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Jun 17, 2020 | Real estate transactions
You know that buying a home means you own the structure. You also know that you own the land around it, whether that’s a small city lot or a massive rural space with hundreds of acres. Everything between the property lines is yours. But how far does this ownership...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Jun 3, 2020 | Real estate transactions
Buying a home is not like buying something from the store. You can make an offer, but the seller has no obligation to let you buy the property — even if the offer is for the asking price. They can look at all offers and decide which one they like. That said, you...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | May 22, 2020 | Real estate transactions
An easement does not mean someone else owns your property. It just means that they have a right to use it in a specific fashion. The property is still yours, even though the easement may limit your use of that property in some way. Typically, the easement is just part...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | May 14, 2020 | Real estate transactions
Other people may admire and enjoy the home that you live in. Regardless of whether it was part of an inheritance or the result of a long-term plan to build your dream home, you may have family members other than your spouse or children who might have an interest in...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | May 8, 2020 | Real estate transactions
You have found the perfect apartment. The only problem is that the rental lease doesn’t allow you to bring your pet, and it’s around $50 too much each month. You want to negotiate with the landlord, but you know that it could be a big ask to cut so much money off each...
