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...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Apr 17, 2020 | Real estate transactions
When you’re buying a home, something that you want to see is a residential disclosure form. This form should tell you all kinds of information about possible defects in the home. On a residential disclosure form, the seller should be informing you about any defects...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Mar 27, 2020 | Real estate transactions
As a landlord, disputes with your tenants are just about inevitable. Still, you need to know how to deal with them when they arise. Here are some tips for dealing with issues and disagreements with your tenants. Know the law – The best way that you can avoid disputes...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Mar 27, 2020 | Real estate transactions
Some residents in an area of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, are expressing their concerns over a proposal for a motorsports track and adjacent amenities. A developer is discussing preliminary plans to build the track, which also would allow for vehicle testing, on hilly lands...
On behalf of Crislip, Philip & Royal | Mar 6, 2020 | Real estate transactions
As a lender, you sometimes have to foreclose on properties when the owners do not pay on time for several months. It’s your right to take that property back and to attempt to get back the money you lent. You know the importance of working with a strong legal team....
