May 22, 2017 | Real Estate Law
There is no doubt that technology and modern conveniences touch almost every aspect of our lives. The modern day consumer can purchase almost anything online, and with regard to a real estate loan closing our television promotes how easy it is to apply for a loan...
Apr 3, 2017 | Real Estate Law
In mid-March, the Federal Reserve announced a .25% rate increase, the first of what is expected to be three small interest rate increases in 2017. According to NerdWallet, mortgage rates prior to the 2016 election were around 3.75%; after the election, rates began to...
Feb 21, 2017 | Real Estate Law
By E. Drew Nelson, Attorney Home ownership rates in the United States reached an all-time high of 69.20% in 2004; while there have been a few upticks, there has been a gradual decline in home ownership over the past decade. During the fourth quarter of 2016, the...
Sep 8, 2015 | Real Estate Law
In North Carolina, many people are connected to the residential rental world. Most individuals rent an apartment or house before purchasing a home, and even parents with a child in college who is renting a place to live off campus find themselves with residential...
May 8, 2015 | Real Estate Law
Whether buying a house or refinancing your existing mortgage, you as the purchaser/borrower may ask, ‘what is the role of the closing attorney’? There are five primary functions handled by the closing attorney during a real estate transaction: Title...
Apr 8, 2015 | HOA Law, Real Estate Law
By Ryan McNeill, Attorney at Law If you serve on the Board of your Homeowner’s Association, you may quickly find out how much you need to learn! In addition to the Covenant’s and Bylaws that govern your HOA, there are other local, state and federal laws and...