Whether for personal or commercial use, owning a piece of land is a significant investment. Few -- if any -- property owners in Delaware anticipate having to let others use their properties for unintended purposes. You may have been surprised or even worried when...
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Your options for fighting zoning changes
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jul 8, 2020 | Land Use And Zoning
Cities and towns can change pretty drastically over time. Where there were once homes there might be a new shopping center or public park. While these can sometimes be welcome changes, they often pose a problem for property owners in Delaware. This is because these...
Real estate transactions: Single family homes as investments
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jun 25, 2020 | Real Estate Transactions
The real estate market in many areas has taken a beating in the last couple months. Some Delaware investors might have realized that people who are sequestered in condos and apartments get tired of looking at four walls. With that in mind, single-family purchases...
When might earnest money not be refundable?
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jun 12, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Ready to buy a home in Delaware? Those who are need to be prepared to put down earnest money to get the house taken off the market in order for it to be appraised and inspected before the sale goes through. Just be careful when agreeing to pay earnest money, as it may...
Disclosures matter when selling residential real estate
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | May 29, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Selling a home can be a very stressful experience. When needing or wanting to sell a home as quickly as possible, one might be tempted to leave potential buyers in the dark about any problems with the property. In Delaware, disclosures matter when selling residential...
Avoid these mistakes when shopping for residential real estate
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | May 11, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Buying a home for the first time is an exciting experience. Of course, it can also be difficult to navigate the world of residential real estate, which is why many people choose to work with real estate agents. However, it is still important that potential homebuyers...
Avoid potential disputes by asking the landlord some questions
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Apr 29, 2020 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
Most people looking to rent here in Delaware know to ask about rental payments, security deposits, pet policies and similar questions. However, there are other questions that a potential tenant may want to ask the landlord before committing to signing a lease....
Inspections important when buying residential real estate
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Apr 13, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Buying a home is an exciting step for a Delaware family. Whether it's a first-time residential real estate purchase or a subsequent one, it is critical for a buyer to be cautious throughout this process. Before signing the final purchase agreement, a home inspection...
COVID-19 Plea by Appointment
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Apr 9, 2020 | Criminal
A felony case in Delaware generally takes approximately six months from the date of arrest to resolution of the matter. Today we consider the topic of a plea by appointment involving an incarcerated defendant under the newly enacted Superior Court policies and...
Include this contingency in a residential real estate contract
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Apr 1, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Buying a home here in Delaware should be an exciting and joyous experience. It can be, but there are still numerous items to address before the deal can close. One of them is making sure the home does not have any significant defects that could end up costing buyers...