Many of us who have sold a home later wonder if we could have gotten a better price. Was it the right time of year to sell? Was the property advertised well? Did my realtor do everything she or he could to get me the best possible price? That last question was the subject of…
Many commercial leases include an operating covenant or continuing operations clause pursuant to which the Tenant promises to continue operating its business through the term of the lease. This clause is intended to protect the Landlord’s interest in future sales and to prevent unexpected and unsightly vacancies which negatively affect neighboring tenants and thus the…
KIRO 7 reached out to Katie for comment on a local real estate lawsuit featuring a homeowner and the Lakeland Hills HOA, a subdivision near Auburn, WA. Watch the video for the full story.
Construction defects vary greatly in nature, scope, and consequence. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the most serious construction defects often involve inadequate waterproofing of the “building envelope”: a roof that leaks, windows and doors installed without critical head flashings, poor installation of the weather-resistive barrier that should be applied before the siding is installed, or…
Our law firm has been representing homebuyers in the Pacific Northwest for decades, so we have seen several building booms and busts over the years. When the housing market is red-hot, many buyers feel compelled to act quickly, often too quickly, when buying a home or condominium unit. For example, a buyer might waive the…
In the broadest sense, a lien is a legal right or interest that a creditor has in another’s property. Usually, creditors use liens to secure payment of debts. There are many different types of liens. For example, there are judgment liens, construction liens, crop liens, and various labor liens. There are also various regulations that…
Washington Court of Appeals Limits Claims against Real Estate Appraisers in RockRock Group, LLC v. Value Logic, LLC When you purchase a home with lender financing, the lender will typically require a real estate appraisal to confirm that the purchase price does not exceed the value of the home. More often than not, this real…
On August 1, 2013, the Washington State Supreme Court confirmed that Chicago Title Insurance Co. (“Chicago Title”) was liable for the acts of its agent for violating the Washington State anti-inducement statutes. These statutes limit to $25 the amount that an insurer can spend to purchase prizes, goods, wares, or merchandise in connection with any…
As you know, buying a home, whether it’s your first or your tenth, can be a very stressful experience. The buying process will arouse emotions that you didn’t even know you had. Are you looking for a new home because you are relocating to a new city, or are you moving to get into a new neighborhood? Do you view a home purchase as a form of investment, or just a home? Do you think bigger homes are better investments?
