Category Archives: Buying a Home

Going to an open house is a great way of seeing a property, but there’s more you can learn than just how large the house is.  In fact, some people go to open houses for properties they have absolutely no desire to own.  Why?  There are a number of facts they can learn about a neighborhood from going to an open house and asking the right questions.  Here are a few things you may want to ask the real estate agent. Why are the owners selling?  You’re most likely not […]

The forms of co-ownership available to unmarried LGBT couples include joint tenancy and tenancy in common. Note that while tenancy by the entirety is a common designation, it is only available to married couples. When you put both your names on a deed, you must designate the form of co-ownership that is best for both of you. Joint tenancy automatically gives ownership of the property to the surviving partner when one of you dies. In some community property states including California, the term ‘with right of survivorship’ must be added […]

Many people will tell you not to buy a house until you find the perfect one.  You don’t want to make a commitment to a mortgage payment if it’s not for the home you really, really want.  But a lot of people, especially first time buyers, get so overwhelmed by looking at properties that they become paralyzed, unable to make a decision.  One of the first steps to helping these buyers narrow down their choices is to tell them to forget about finding the perfect house at first.  Instead, narrow […]

You are not legally required to do anything with the mortgage and home that your partner owns when you get married. However, if legal arrangements are not made, you may not have a right to inherit the home if your spouse dies. If your name is not on the deed and no will has been made, his home will be inherited according to intestacy laws in the state that you live in. For example, since same sex marriages are not legal in Colorado, the spouse cannot inherit. In New Mexico, […]

Finding and purchasing a home is a major decision that a good realtor can help facilitate. But, how do you know if you are hiring the right realtor for you? Below are the top 5 questions every gay home buyer should ask their realtor. 1. Ask if the realtor knows what the current state laws are that relate to gay’s purchasing homes. If the realtor is not up-to-date on current statutes, it could result in him or her giving you the wrong advice for your situation and end up costing […]

Any real estate agent will tell you that improving your home is always a good idea.  It adds extra value that you can recoup if you ever decide to sell the property.  However, realtors will also tell you that the type of improvements you make will affect your property differently and that you shouldn’t always leap without looking to see how the improvements will change your home. For Montrose, CO citizens get Valley Restoration as a full service restoration company. Basic improvements, maintenance, and repairs, are always good.  Replacing your […]

Once you have decided to sell your home, there are steps that need to be taken to get it on the market. The following will give you an idea of what is involved with gay divorce and selling the home. Family solicitors will discuss with you how to sell property when you are in the process of divorce. Your property division lawyer or family attorney like this Utah family attorney will protect all of your rights and the division of property. Visit sites like https://www.ondafamilylaw.com/ if you’re looking to hire […]