Many prospective buyers of Colorado residential or commercial property might underestimate the importance of thoroughly vetting title-linked issues prior to a closing, being understandably focused on many additional matters.After all, there is a lot to think about...
Many sellers and purchasers of Colorado properties are likely well acquainted with earnest money and its purpose in a residential real estate transaction.That is not universally true, though. In fact, the concept might reasonably be foreign to some, with the function...
We noted in our immediately preceding blog post that easements "are prevalent in real estate transactions in Colorado and nationally" and can be materially important to contracting parties.We discussed some of the basic features and considerations relevant to...
Let's talk about easements.Easements seem to come up more and more frequently, but especially so after an easement-related dispute arises.We have referenced the term in select prior posts of our Denver real estate law firm. We noted in a June 8 entry at O'Brien Legal...
If you have decided to rent a property, you know that a strong economy and fewer homes on the market mean that demand is high and supply is low. That means it's more likely you will face rent increases in the near future.Fortunately, there are some ways you can...
Most people think they know where their front and back yards begin and end. Most people think they know who is allowed to enter and exit their property lawfully. The problem is, they might not be correct if they haven't had a surveyor professionally survey their...
Leasing and owning real estate is a complicated matter, one that may quickly prove disastrous if all parties involved do not carefully look over the relevant contracts before leasing or selling property. Should a contract fail to offer the proper protections to either...
A commercial lease dispute could have a serious impact on the profitability of your business. Whether you're the property owner or manager, or the commercial tenant, it is important to avoid costly disputes by conducting thorough planning and due diligence prior to...
Buying a new home is a wonderful luxury. Everything in the residence will be brand new, so you won't have to worry about maintenance and repairs for a long time. Also, depending on the contract, you can usually get the contractor to fix any unexpected problems that...
Subrogation is a term that may apply to real estate leases. It can also relate to insurance policies, mortgages and other kinds of real estate agreements. You may encounter this term in real estate contracts and leasing arrangements as a "waiver to the right of...