On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Mar 16, 2020 | Landlord/Tenant Matters
Being a landlord is more complicated than buying a building and collecting rent. It is important for property owners to know and understand how Delaware laws apply to them, especially when faced with landlord/tenant matters. Disagreements with renters are common and...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Mar 4, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Those who are looking to buy a home in Delaware or any other state may need to make a down payment as a condition of getting a mortgage. The down payment is simply the amount that a buyer contributes to the purchase price when the transaction closes. Buyers can use...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Feb 21, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Prior to purchasing a home in Delaware, buyers are encouraged to learn more about the neighborhood it is located in. They are also encouraged to learn more about the town or city where the home is located. This can help an individual feel more confident about his or...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Feb 3, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
Homes on busy streets in Delaware and throughout the country are often seen as less than desirable. However, there may be good reasons to purchase a home in an area that is highly active. For instance, it could be closer to a major highway or a bus line. This can make...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jan 20, 2020 | Mortgages
Mortgage delinquencies in Delaware and around the country have fallen to their lowest level in 20 years according to data released by CoreLogic. The consumer and business analytics company's latest Loan Performance Insight Report reveals that about 3.7% of the...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Jan 8, 2020 | Residential Real Estate
For generations, couples represented the typical home buyers in Delaware and elsewhere in the United States. As of 2019, a new trend has become clear: Increasing numbers of single women are buying homes by themselves. Approximately 17% to 20% of home buyers were...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 26, 2019 | Residential Real Estate
Those who own property in Delaware and throughout the country may sell their homes even if they owe money on their mortgages. Ideally, a homeowner will owe less on a home loan than his or her home is worth at the time of the sale. This is because the primary lender is...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 12, 2019 | Residential Real Estate
Traditionally, the Delaware housing market is stronger during the spring than in winter. However, there are several reasons why it may be worth the time and effort to list a home while there is still snow on the ground. Oftentimes, buyers won't attend a showing when...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Dec 2, 2019 | Residential Real Estate
Delaware house hunters may feel tempted to purchase the most expensive house in their favorite neighborhood. They do not necessarily want to do this in order to show off, but the most expensive house may be the house that they fall in love with. Before going through...
On Behalf of Tunnell & Raysor, P.A. | Nov 11, 2019 | Residential Real Estate
Buying a home in Delaware or any other state can be a stressful event. This may be true whether someone is buying a home for the first time or has done so in the past. There are several variables that a person needs to consider prior to making such a purchase. For...
