Discussion. The short answer is “Yes.” But the longer answer requires more explanation. First, a caveat: By “review” I do not mean by the listing agent for
Introduction. Oregon’s property disclosure law was first created in the 1993 Legislative Session – nearly 30 years ago. This was back when the idea of sellers
Earnest Money Deposits Generally. The term “earnest money” has been historically used to refer to the “deposit” paid by buyers that accompany an offer to purchase
What Must Sellers Disclose? Oregon’s Property Disclosure form asks sellers whether they have had any additions, conversions or remodeling to the home. If the answer is
Surveys vs. Visual Inspections. Most buyers do not order a survey before purchasing a home. Some visually check corners for survey pins in the ground, but
Below is an article I authored in early 2020. How times have changed! In a recent Housingwire.com article (here) by Kathleen Howley, we learn that
In a 2020 Reuters article (here), authors Ann Saphir and Lindsay Dunsmuir note that the Federal largesse of trillions of dollars currently being spent to
Introduction. The term “specific performance” is not, as commonly believed, a form of legal action that may be brought for enforcement of a contract. Rather,
These guidelines require the consent of third parties, e.g. sellers, buyers, tenants, buyer brokers, inspectors, appraisers, property managers, contractors, plumbers, and others involved in the
According to Family Court Judge Dennis Bailey of Broward County, Florida, ZOOM hearings have become way too casual. This, according to a recent ABA article
