Navigating

Navigating the Murky Waters of Rental Caps and Hardship Exceptions

If you are reading this article based on the headline, you’re likely already familiar with the problem. The downturn in the economy and associated depression of housing prices have created new challenges for Washington condominium residents far beyond the usual run of the mill disputes over noise violations and pet odors. Condo associations across the…

Repair Contractor Gear

Don’t Let One Disaster Lead to Another: Tips on Selecting a Building Repair Contractor

Selecting the Contractor 1. Use your resources. Seek referrals from your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers, but DON’T STOP THERE.  One good reference is not enough. Search for contractors on the Better Business Bureau website. Search for reputable contractors with the National Association of Home Builders and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Never forget…

Past Due Bill

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure of Your Home: Does it make a difference?

We represent many clients who own a home or condominium and are “underwater” on their mortgage – or, in some cases, on multiple mortgages on the same residence.   Some simply find themselves unable to continue servicing their debt.  Whether they’ve lost their job, their mortgage rate has adjusted upward, or their home’s value has plummeted…

New Homebuyer House

Caution to Homebuyers! Don’t just accept the builder’s proposed contract or “warranty”

If you’ve explored buying a new home recently, you are undoubtedly familiar with the many articles and press accounts that have appeared over the past few years regarding the battered state of the residential real estate market.  There is a glut of inventory of new homes that stretches across the country, and Washington is no…