Dornish Law Offices, PC Legal Blog
Thinking of investing in real estate right now? Here are some tips for success
You’ve been looking to increase your portfolio of properties, and now may be as good a time as ever. The economy took a downturn in the last few months, which means that there is a major opportunity to make money if you can buy homes at low prices and sell them later...
Ways to protect yourself when buying a property ‘sight unseen’
In some areas, real estate prices are so low that they’re too good to pass up. What if you see a home you want to buy, either as a residence or an investment property to rent out, but you’re hundreds or even thousands of miles away and are afraid that someone else...
Does a home seller have to accept a full-price offer?
As an investor, you’re always looking for good deals in the residential real estate market. That often means targeting people who have incentives to sell quickly -- such as someone who just got a job in another state and needs to move or someone who bought another...
What will happen to your real estate business if you die?
Maybe you inherited your first property from a family member when you already owned a home. Perhaps you decided to buy a house when the markets were low and then quickly realized how lucrative rental properties could be. Regardless of how you started your real estate...
Can you close on a new property virtually?
Most people go to a closing session in person when buying a new property. There, they meet with the title company, the seller and the real estate agents. They all go over the paperwork together and sign everything into the name of the new buyer. But maybe you’re not...
Does real estate only go up?
You have probably heard someone say that “real estate values only go up” or that “home prices always rise.” Variations of these are common refrains, and they make it sound like real estate is a sure thing. But how accurate are they, exactly? The idea that real estate...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Issues Federal Residential Eviction Moratorium Effective Through December 31, 2020
We dealt with the eviction moratorium by the PA Supreme Court from late March through May 11th, despite no relief being provided to landlords who did not receive rent. We fought in court, and although our emergency case was found by the PA Supreme Court not to be an...
What happens when there is a property boundary dispute?
The sale of a home in Pennsylvania should be a relatively easy process, but unforeseen issues might complicate sales. A boundary dispute could surprise a seller and lead to a delayed sale. Thankfully, there may be legal remedies available to settle the dispute. Buyers...
Political Signs and Your Pennsylvania HOA
We are in the heat of political season, and many homeowners have put up signs to support their preferred candidates. I have my own signs in my yard, and neighbors in my community have different political signs in their yards, safely tucked into flower beds to avoid...
Buying residential real estate? Don’t rush the closing
A person who’s just getting into real estate investing often wants things to go quickly so they can start to see progress. While this is understandable, it’s imperative that you don’t try to rush things as you go through the process. One area that you have to be...
