On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | May 13, 2020 | Real Estate
The last step in buying or selling a home is the closing process. During this process, everything becomes final and the title transfers to the new owner. For this to happen, there must be a clean title, a solid agreement and secure funding. If any problems come up, it...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Feb 13, 2020 | Real Estate
It is common for real estate closings to take a longer time than you expect. After the acceptance of a purchase offer, buyers want to know how long it will take for the home to close. But who determines the length of time a closing will take? Unless you decide to...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Feb 9, 2020 | Real Estate
Buying a home is a big deal, so it is no surprise to think that you may have second thoughts right before closing. Though hesitation is normal, you should think twice before you decide to do anything drastic, such as back out of the agreement after the seller already...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Feb 5, 2020 | Real Estate
Tennessee’s low property taxes and lack of a state income tax make it attractive for a first-time home buyer. The real estate purchase experience can, however, appear somewhat complicated at first, especially concerning the closing. The complexities of a real estate...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Dec 12, 2019 | Real Estate
As you are fast approaching the exciting day of closing on your home in Tennessee, you may be wondering if there are specific things you should be aware of. Because “closing” on your home is literally agreeing to own the property and fully assuming all...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Nov 16, 2019 | Real Estate
Most homebuyers believe they’re at the end of their real estate journey upon reaching the closing. However, there are a lot of things that can go wrong during a closing, some of which may even prevent you from completing the transaction. Knowing what to expect...
| May 24, 2019 | Real Estate
l estate, most people only care enough about the practice to secure a home for themselves and their families. Some developers and speculators rely on real estate for income, between flipping properties for resale value or renting out strategically located apartments...
| Apr 18, 2019 | Real Estate
The prospect of unmanageable debt is always scary. Some people have lost their life savings and even family fortunes to bad business deals or excessive lifestyles. But Tennesseans should not be afraid of losing their homes in a debt settlement or bankruptcy...
| Jan 23, 2019 | Real Estate
A “short sale” is when a homeowner sells a house for considerably less than its market value. Homeowners choose this option for a number of reasons. Sometimes, they’re avoiding foreclosure. Other times, they’re deeply in debt and want to rid...
| Oct 26, 2018 | Real Estate
When you and your former spouse divorced, you chose to keep a vacation house in the Blue Ridge Mountains that you rent out on Airbnb. Perhaps you have an investment property that the same tenants have rented for years. The mortgage is paid off, but you’re both...
