Delaware residents may be interested in some information about how to change or get around zoning laws. These actions generally require that the person convince the local authorities of the change at a hearing.Cities and municipalities often have specific zoning laws...
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Pardons in Delaware
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 16, 2014 | Criminal
In a previous blog post, /blog/2014/09/how-to-remove-criminal-charges-on-your-record.shtml, we discussed Expungements in the State of Delaware as a means to keep your criminal record clean. Expungements in Delaware only available for individuals who had a...
Property zoning laws
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 11, 2014 |
Before purchasing property in Delaware, it is important to understand what zoning category the property falls under. The zoning category is indicative of how the property may be used by the property owner. For instance, a property could be zoned for residential,...
Determining the time to refinance a mortgage
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 1, 2014 | Mortgages
As mortgage rates remain low, Delaware homeowners may be considering refinancing. There are several factors that weigh into the decision to refinance including timing, whether the mortgage has been refinanced in the past and the homeowner's financial status. Experts...
The First Time Home Buyer
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Nov 25, 2014 | Real Estate Transactions
In Sussex County Delaware, the First Time Home Buyer is someone that has never owned a home anywhere else. That qualifies the first time home buyer for a waiver of the Sussex County Transfer Tax which is one-half of the normal 3% of the...
When is a land-use action subject to pre-application review?
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Nov 14, 2014 | Land Use And Zoning
Part of the due diligence for those involved in commercial or residential real estate development in Delaware can sometimes involve waiting to complete an application for a land use plan. The state of Delaware may require an applicant to arrange a pre-application...
Closing real estate deals requires experience
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Nov 3, 2014 | Residential Real Estate
Delaware state law incorporates specific rules pertaining to how real property transactions may take place, and failing to follow them properly can jeopardize the validity of a deal. Factors like the nature of the property being sold, the type of compensation involved...
Can a tenant terminate a lease agreement?
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 20, 2014 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
Under Delaware law, a tenant can terminate a rental agreement in the first month if the landlord does not adhere to the terms of the lease or if the tenant moves into a property where an issue exists that violates an ordinance, code, statute or regulation and the...
NAR: residential real estate sales down in Aug., but still strong
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Oct 3, 2014 | Residential Real Estate
The National Association of Realtors is reporting a slight slowdown in home sales took place nationwide in August. However, the group, which represents real estate agents in Delaware and across the country, believes that the picture is a mixed bag, and actually...
What is the process of evicting a tenant in Delaware?
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Sep 18, 2014 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
If a tenant falls behind on the rent, or does other things the landlord does not like, it may reach the point that the landlord wants the tenant out of the property. In Delaware, evicting a tenant is called obtaining summary possession. There is a process that...
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