Strategies That Can be Used to Fight Your Predatory Denver HOA When looking for a new community in Colorado, a prospective buyer may be interested in living in a development with a Homeowners’ Association. There are many reasons for this. Because an HOA dictates the rules and guidelines of a community for things like property […]
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Imagine two neighbors, Steve and Paul, live next to each other in rural Colorado. Each landowner owns a large piece of land, where some areas have fences and other areas do not. Their land borders each other’s for a number of miles. Steve decides that he wants to build a small structure where he can […]
Colorado is clearly a leader in the pot market. With the legalization of Marijuana came new real estate opportunities for those in Colorado. It created a market for recreational drugs that is unique, bringing in a surge of new customers into the state. It has also created questions about leasing property for the pot trade. […]
Technological advancements have dramatically changed both the economic and political climates of American energy policy. In the 1990s, there was significant concern about U.S. energy policy because so much fuel was imported from the middle east. While the U.S. had much of its own supply, it was very reliant on OPEC oil. At the time, […]
Few things are more frightening than the prospect of losing your home. If you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments, and you are facing foreclosure, you may not know what to do next. The most common mistake made by people in this situation is giving up too quickly. There are steps you can take, […]
Whether you are starting a large corporation or a small home-based business, one of the first things you should do is hire an attorney. Having a good business lawyer on your side will help you get started, and it will also help you if you run into problems down the road. With more than 23 […]
Loan Modifications or Short Sales May Help Few situations in life are more stressful than facing foreclosure on your home. For many people who have found themselves in this difficult situation, loan modifications and short sales can prove to be helpful options. These options are great for many people who are trying to avoid foreclosure […]
Landlord & Tenant Disputes There are many instances in which landlord & tenant disputes are minor and can be resolved without the need for legal representation. Some situations, however, can have a major negative impact on the tenant’s life, sometimes going as far as inhibiting your ability to stay in the home of which you […]
Choosing A Real Estate Attorney When you are in the market for a new home or commercial property, or are facing difficult situations like foreclosure or eviction, you need an experienced real estate attorney on your side. The right real estate attorney is someone with a sharp eye who will help protect your rights. Your […]
Colorado Real Estate Attorney: Tenancy Questions When two or more people take title to real property in Colorado, they must decide how title will be held. Generally, there are two ways to accomplish this – the parties can take title as tenants in common or as joint tenants. It is very important to understand the […]
Real estate deeds and their differences Last week I discussed the difference between a deed and deed of trust. To refresh, a deed of trust secures payment of a borrower’s debt, in a similar fashion as a mortgage does. On the other hand, a deed is a legal instrument that transfers ownership of real estate. […]
Deed vs. Deed of Trust: Is There a Difference? Over the years, I have found that my clients frequently confuse the term “Deed” with “Deed of Trust”. Sometimes I have even heard clients use the terms interchangeably, without realizing the important distinctions between the two legal terms. What is a deed? A deed is a […]