When your tenant moves someone else into your property you need to act fast to enforce your lease and to limit your own personal liability. If you fail to respond appropriately, you could end up in problematic legal waters. Once your tenant’s boyfriend or girlfriend has lived on your property long enough, they may gain […]

Is a real estate agent enough to ensure the smooth sale of your property? Often, the answer is no. If there are any concerns you have with your property or if you are selling a property for the first time, you may find it beneficial to invest in a real estate attorney to review your […]

Owners of land in Pennsylvania can get cash in return for leasing their land for mineral rights, but should they? There are benefits and drawbacks to going through this process, and PA owners should educate themselves thoroughly before making a decision.  The Benefits of an Oil and Gas Lease Property owners can often get cash […]

On April 14, 2014, the Pittsburgh City Council passed groundbreaking legislation that is poised to help communities address the growing problem of blight in their neighborhoods. After years of decline as this industrial-based city struggled to regain its footing when the crucial manufacturing plants closed their doors, this legislation is paving the way for the […]

There are so many elements that go into the purchase of a house, that you may never understand them all. In Pennsylvania you will want title insurance. Title insurance is a kind of indemnity insurance, or insurance against being sued, which is a requirement for homes purchased in PA that are in any way financed. […]

1031, or like kind exchanges are commonly used by investors as a means to “trade up” their investments while deferring capital gains taxes. It’s quite a sound investment strategy as it allows you to continuously trade up your investments so their values grow without creating tax penalties that cut into those profits along the way. […]

In the state of Pennsylvania, if you or someone you know dies, any left behind real estate will be passed down to one or more beneficiaries named in a will. But what if there is no will? Who inherits the real estate? Is it passed down to the next of kin, or does the government […]