Real Estate

The moratorium on evictions is over, which means the affordable housing conundrum returns. In the last ten years, Colorado saw its population jump 21% to 5.7 million. Urban areas and tourist destinations have seen the most significant increases, with rents going way...

Many have heard the term "mechanic's lien," but they may not understand what it truly means when trying to buy or sell a property. In short, a mechanic's lien is a legal claim placed against a property for money owed to the lienor. If the seller does not admit to the...

Every real estate deal involves a contract. Often these are so long and complex that they are open to interpretation, which means a legal dispute. There are other methods, or the contract may outline protocols for equitably resolving the dispute, but litigation may be...

There are few more important things to homeowners or businesses than their real property, yet many do not know their boundary line. There may be a situation where an old fence, road, structure or even natural feature seems like an obvious boundary. However, the...

Homeowners associations are helpful in many ways. Perhaps most importantly, they take steps to maintain property values and keep a neighborhood or development looking nice. This is well and good, but it is always a good idea to review the governing bylaws, covenants,...

Buying and selling real estate is one of the most significant and expensive transactions for the average American. Considering what is at stake, the buyer or seller wants to make sure they make the right decision. Sometimes they decide something that they later...

Property owners and developers will sometimes encounter a lien if they do not pay a bill. This can be because they disagree over the amount owed or the quality of the work. It can lead a contractor or subcontractor to place a lien on the property, which is typically...

An easement is a term used when discussing property and ownership, but many do not understand how these agreements work. Technically speaking, it grants someone a right or use of a property that they do not own. A typical example of an easement would be a private road...

The buying and selling of a home or real property often involve snags. Ideally, these can be negotiated or worked out by the two sides with help from real estate agents and attorneys. These can occur as the deal progresses, perhaps after the buyer brings in an...

It is common to come across the phrase “as is” when looking at real estate listings. It’s a term that may evoke two different visions. One is a money pit that any sensible person would have knocked down and started over. The other is fantasies of buying a diamond in...