Escrow Agreements are commonly seen in real estate transactions, although they should be used as a last resort. Escrow agreements are generally utilized when there were outstanding PICRA items that could not be repaired/fixed/replaced prior to closing or when there were walk-through items that could not be repaired/fixed/replaced before closing. Essentially, an escrow agreement is an agreement signed by both …
If you are considering or are in the process of purchasing or selling a home and you know you will not be able to be physically present at the closing table, then you have a couple of options.
Real Estate has some terminology that may throw you off if you are a first time homebuyer. Below sets forth some common terms used in Real Estate Transactions and what each means in lay terms. ALTA- Stands for American Land Title Association, the national trade association for the title insurance industry. ALTA member companies include businesses that conduct your closing and …
Hanger Law Elevates Attorney to Partner, Recognizing Exemplary Contributions and Commitment to Excellence Virginia Beach, VA – Hanger Law, a distinguished mid-sized law firm in Hampton Roads renowned for its expertise in Real Estate, Civil Litigation, and Estate Planning, is proud to announce the promotion of John Kaptan to the position of Partner. This well-deserved promotion recognizes John Kaptan’s exceptional …
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Feb. 1. 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lindsay M. Barton promoted to Partner at Hanger Law, becoming the first female attorney promoted to Partner. Hanger Law is proud to announce the promotion of Lindsay M. Barton to partner. Ms. Barton has been a valuable member of the firm for over 3 years and has demonstrated exceptional legal skills, client service, and commitment …
It is always our goal to get to the closing table as seamlessly as possible; however, there are some things that can go on in the background that may be overlooked but that are very important to the process.
PICRA stands for Property Inspection Contingency Removal Addendum and it is something that comes up in a lot of Residential Real Estate deals.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) protects lenders against borrower’s potential default (if you stop making payments on your loan). PMI is usually applied when your down payment is less than 20%.
Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrencies have exploded in popularity. In late 2020, many new users entered the crypto market as fears of U.S. dollar inflation grew. The result has been a massive increase in cryptoasset values, leading to some significant estate planning implications. Basic Background on Cryptocurrency Whereas, historically, all currency has had some physical, tangible aspect, …