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Posted by Porter Law | Jan 10, 2025 | Purchase, Sale And Loan

What happens during a home appraisal?

Buying a home can be a thrilling experience, but it can also be overwhelming, especially when navigating the complex process of securing a mortgage. One crucial step in this process is the home appraisal, which can make or break a deal. But what exactly happens during an appraisal?    This blog will demystify the home…

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Posted by Porter Law | Dec 9, 2024 | Purchase, Sale And Loan

Profiting from property auctions in Houston

Investing in Houston property auctions and distressed properties can be profitable if you know how and are familiar with the legal process. You can find lucrative deals by seeking bargains and managing acquisitions wisely. Property auctions in Houston Houston property auctions sell properties at lower prices, including foreclosed homes that banks sell to repay…

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Posted by Porter Law | Jun 24, 2024 | Commercial Real Estate, Purchase, Sale And Loan

What you need to know about banks and corporate real estate loans

People who own commercial real estate usually need at least one loan from a bank or another source. If you ask to borrow money from a bank, the loan application process can be long and tedious. Because business owners typically ask for higher amounts of money, the bank must do its due diligence before…

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Posted by Porter Law | May 8, 2024 | Purchase, Sale And Loan

What you need to know about home appraisals

A home appraisal analyzes the value of a property. A certified or licensed appraiser hired by the lender during the home purchase process performs the appraisal. What happens during a home appraisal? During an appraisal, the appraiser inspects and evaluates both the interior and exterior of the home, ensuring that the structure is still…

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Posted by Porter Law | May 3, 2024 | Purchase, Sale And Loan

Can termite damage be a dealbreaker in real estate sales?

Buying and selling property can be complex, depending on the sale’s circumstances. Sometimes, the purchase can run smoothly, requiring little to no additional procedures or expenses. Other times, the sale can go in different directions with every new detail revealed about the property, such as investigation findings indicating termite damage. How can it derail a…

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Posted by Porter Law | Apr 9, 2024 | Purchase, Sale And Loan

How can an inaccurate appraisal impact you?

Buying a property can be an exciting experience but often involves different procedures vital to accessing crucial aspects of the purchase, such as funding. If you are taking out a loan to buy the property, the lender may require an appraisal to help determine the mortgage’s amount. The outcome of this step can be…

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Posted by Porter Law | Apr 27, 2023 | Business Transactions, Commercial Real Estate, Purchase, Sale And Loan

Business divorce in commercial real estate and partition

Most people who enter a business partnership have good intentions. However, just like human relationships sometimes go sour, so do business relationships. In this blog, we will discuss business divorce and how to separate assets in the context of real estate. Allocating the assets among the partners of a project or company can be…

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Posted by Porter Law | Mar 12, 2023 | Purchase, Sale And Loan

The value of a home appraisal

An independent home inspection provides homeowners looking to buy or sell the property a snapshot of the dwelling’s condition prior to a potential purchase. Various factors play a role in the fair market value. State of the structure The structure itself that includes the overall condition and functionality, square footage/size of the lot, bedrooms,…

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