Residential Real Estate

Buying residential real estate can be a relatively involved and lengthy process. People often need to wait for weeks after making an offer before they can close on a property. Even then, the transaction could still fall apart at the last minute, leaving them back in...

Buying a home can be exhilarating – and a little intimidating. For many people, the purchase of a home will be the single biggest financial transaction of their lives. It’s also a deeply emotional decision, and the consequences of a mistake can be devastating. That’s...

For several reasons, the number of mortgage foreclosures nationwide has dropped in recent years. Still, Delaware has seen its share of them. Delaware’s foreclosure numbers may return to 2019 levels since government programs providing temporary foreclosure relief...

Boundary disputes are often a source of stress that can go on for many years between neighbors, or even cause property owners to move away. Property lines may not be clear, and the property description or plat map inaccurate. But problems with boundary lines may never...

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...

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...

A home purchase or sale is one of the largest transactions a person can make. It is helpful to know that Delaware law provides guidelines for buyers and sellers involved in residential real estate transactions. Material defects When residential real estate is sold,...

There are many factors that go into a homeowner's decisions to accept or refuse an offer to buy. However, some sellers in Delaware might be worried that they have to accept the first offer they receive, even if the amount falls short of what they are hoping for. While...

A new homeowner's worst fear might be discovering something seriously wrong soon after buying a house. This could be a physical defect with the property or financial issues related to the mortgage and budget. However, home buyers in Delaware can potentially avoid this...