Blog Posts in 2017

My Contractor Damaged a Neighbor's Home-Do I Pay for It?

A recent real estate Q&A in the New York Times presents a slightly complex question: are you responsible when your contractor potentially caused damage to a neighbor's property? The story ...

Detroit Tax Assessors Are Doing What the Uprising Couldn't

If you're a homeowner, you're already familiar with the concept of property tax. Tax assessors will go to your home, apply the local tax rate to the assessed value of your property, and ...

Get Rid of Driveway Oil Stains Using Household Items

Oil stains: the bane of any car owner's existence. Even a slow leak can leave your driveway looking like the floor of a 1930s body shop. Whether you're a tenant or a homeowner, keeping your ...

California Legislation Could Streamline Home Development

In 1967, a California law was passed that required cities and counties to develop plans every 8 years for new housing. This was written to help create affordable housing on a regular basis. Even in ...

How to Get the Ball Rolling on Selling Your Home

Selling your home is a massive project, but one with crazy benefits if you do it right. The key is to have an action plan and execute the plan one step at a time. With the right plan, you can be on ...

Am I Liable for Criminal Activity that Took Place on my Property?

As a landowner, you already know that you are exposed to numerous civil issues that occur from liabilities on or from your property. However, criminal liability is a whole different animal—are ...