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Real Estate ABCs

It’s back to school time, so I thought we would get in on the fun and do an ABCs of real estate series! Stay tuned over the next few months, as we complete the alphabet.

Are These Collecting Dust In Your Business?

What is collecting dust in your business? Here's a list of some paperwork you might want to get in order this summer.

Getting A Health Care Proxy In Place

Even though your child may still be living at home or away at college but depending on you financially, according to HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and other privacy laws, you can no longer access their medical records once they turn 18 without a...

Mortgage Modifications And Short Sales…What Are They?

The last few years have been extremely difficult for many homeowners. With changes to income, uncertainty about work, health concerns and a variety of other factors, many people are facing issues with their mortgage.

What Has Changed In The Past Two Years

We are already over the two year mark of when Covid became a household name in our lives and a lot has changed. I thought it would be interesting to share some of the changes with the courts and real estate and how its affected people and will affect them ongoing.

The Title Report: What Might Show Up Unexpectedly

You found a house you love OR you are about to sell your home. Exciting times until your attorney sees the title report. A seller is generally obligated to provide marketable and insurable title. The title report is the document which shows the legal status of that property and...

A Few Common Misconceptions About Hiring An Attorney

This month, I thought I would share some of the common misconceptions or fears that people might have about hiring an attorney.

Small Business, Big Issues

Yes, we all want to believe that if we are in business with family or friends, resolving a potential dispute will be easy. But that is not always the case. While operating on a handshake is good while there is no problem, when you do run into a disagreement, it is vital to make...

Happy Holidays From Sugarman Law

We are just a few weeks shy of the end of 2021. I can’t believe it. A year ago at this time, I had Covid, and here we are, a year later, still dealing with the pandemic.  The way business is done has changed drastically, as I know it has for so many. Some say they like it,...

7 Issues That Can Delay A Closing: Seller’s Side

Last month, we looked at some common issues that delay a closing on the side of the purchaser. Now, we focus on the seller side of the transaction.