On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jul 30, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
It is truly a seller’s residential real estate market these days and some Delaware homeowners selling their home are taking advantage of this. Not only may their asking price be well above market price, but some sellers are taking things to the extreme and are taking...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jul 20, 2021 | Real Estate Transactions
People in Delaware own various types of property for various reasons. They may purchase land for their homes, for vacation homes, investment, recreation, farming and other reasons. When they purchase land, they expect that they have control over the property. This may...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jul 6, 2021 | Mortgages
Banks are not the only ones who need to be aware of Delaware’s foreclosure laws. Residents of homes also will need to be familiar with them if they fall behind in their house payments, as they may have a viable defense to a looming foreclosure. Likewise, not every...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jun 18, 2021 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
In June 2020, Governor John Carney modified the State of Emergency to permit residential eviction if “necessary in the interest of justice.” In the minds of at least one legislator, the decision has weighted the legal relationship in favor of landlords. Legislation...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jun 8, 2021 | Land Use And Zoning
Throughout Delaware, property owners are often trying to make improvements. That can include building a new structure entirely, adding enhancements to an existing structure or moving forward with renovations. There is nothing unusual about this. However, there can be...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | May 21, 2021 | Land Use And Zoning
The value of your property, both intrinsic and extrinsic, is based in a large part on how you can use that land. This means that zoning and use restrictions can hamper your enjoyment and capitalization on your property. But if you find out that the restrictions on...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | May 11, 2021 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
There are many people in Delaware who rent their residences. This could a home, townhome, condo, apartment or other types of rentals. While people reside in these rentals and have privacy within their rental unit, there are many differences between renting and owning...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Apr 27, 2021 | Residential Real Estate
Acquiring property is a momentous occasion. It’s a significant milestone in a person’s life and creates generational wealth. However, the excitement can quickly turn to consternation if someone else claims title to the property. Unfortunately, title disputes are not...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Apr 14, 2021 | Real Estate Transactions
Boundary issues between property owners are more common than most think, and they can develop into unpleasant territorial disputes. Often the altercation is sparked when a homeowner claims that his neighbor’s driveway is over the boundary line, or when one neighbor...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Mar 31, 2021 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
In Delaware, landlord-tenant matters can be complicated and result in people – often the landlord – being viewed in a negative light simply for adhering to the law as it stands. It is never easy to act against a tenant, but in some instances, it is necessary. Eviction...
