There are several different ways that people in Pennsylvania could make speculative real estate investments. Some people will purchase properties in the hopes of repairing buildings that stand on them and then reselling the property in the near future for a profit....
Real Estate Law
Can you trim your neighbor’s tree?
You built a new shed on one side of your property. It’s the right distance from the fence and you have all the right permits. After you built it, though, you noticed a problem. A sprawling tree on your neighbor’s property has heavy branches hanging over the shed....
What happens to an easement when a property is sold?
You’ve found a lovely home on a beautiful piece of property, and you’re ready to buy -- but there’s an easement on the property that worries you. Is it really a problem? Possibly. Easements essentially give someone other than a property’s owner an interest in that...
One Pennsylvania town just joined the real estate business
Some of the most complex laws in Pennsylvania and the rest of the country involve the sale and use of land. It is often easy to tell in a criminal case or civil lawsuit involving injury if a defendant could be accused of a crime, but some developers have ended up on...
Homestead laws offer some protection for homeowners
A sudden financial failure can leave a household without the ability to pay for itself. A foreclosure can take a property away and give it back to a lender. However it happens, there is little comfort for homeowners who are faced with the loss of the home.One of the...
The buyer risks associated with rent to own real estate purchases
Owning a home of your own is a large part of the American dream. Unfortunately, it is difficult for some Pennsylvania residents to qualify for a real estate purchase through traditional means.A popular alternative for these people is buying a home through a...
What is the best way to resolve boundary disputes with neighbors?
Fortunately, an attorney experienced with real estate law in Pennsylvania can help property owners address boundary disputes before they grow out of hand. Several different options exist depending upon the nature of your dispute. This post will highlight some of the...