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Disclosure Obligations in an AL Home Sale
/by Davis Bingham, Hudson & BucknerIn Alabama, unlike many other states in the country, they have a rule called caveat emptor for the sale of used residential property applies. Caveat emptor means “let the buyer beware” in Latin, which implies that the seller does not have any actual duty to inform the buyer of issues with the property’s physical condition […]
Resolving Business Disputes Created by COVID-19
/by Davis, Bingham, Hudson & BucknerWe are currently living through a defining time in history with the COVID-19 pandemic. But history does often repeat itself, many times with a new twist, and we should take this opportunity to learn and grow from the difficulties we are experiencing. There has been an unforeseen supply chain disruption due to the shutdown of […]
Is a Short Sale a Good Option for Me?
/by Davis, Bingham, Hudson & BucknerWhen it’s the signing day for a new home, no homeowner anticipates that they will ever face a foreclosure. However, an unforeseen number of homeowners undergo the anguishing process of losing their homes due to the depressed economy and real estate market crisis. Foreclosure can be a distressing, prolonged, and unsettling process, and one that […]
How is The Coronavirus Affecting the Real Estate Market?
/by Davis, Bingham & BucknerThe real estate market across the country is bracing for an unpredictable season following the economic challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic. Some analysts are of the view that extremely low costs of borrowing may not be enough to attract home buyers until the current climate of economic uncertainty begins to improve. The job […]
What is The Process for Obtaining a Zoning Variance in AL?
/by Davis, Bingham, Hudson & Buckner, PCIf your business is different from the specified zoning use of a particular area, you may require a zoning variance. In these kinds of cases, a variance will be necessary regardless of whether you want to buy, lease, or build. You may want to, say, run a construction business in an area zoned for retail […]
What is The Difference Between a Revocable and an Irrevocable Trust?
/by Davis, Bingham, Hudson & Beckner, PCA trust refers to an arrangement where an individual, known as a trustee, controls assets for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries. The person who puts the assets in the trust is called the grantor. A trust offers the advantage that it usually avoids probate, or the proceedings to clear the debts of the […]
What to Expect at Your Real Estate Closing in AL?
/by Davis, Bingham, Hudson & BecknerClosing is the last and final step in a real estate transaction, during which the seller receives the proceeds from the sale and the buyer becomes the legal owner of the property. What to Expect at a Closing If You Are the Seller A day or two before the closing, you should make sure that […]
Three Legal Issues to Consider Before Listing Your Home for Sale
/by Davis, Bingham, Hudson & Buckner, P.C.When it comes to real estate, Alabama is considered a seller-friendly state. This is thanks to the ‘caveat emptor’ doctrine. The doctrine allows you to sell your home without disclosing every single detail about the physical condition of your property. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the caveat emptor doctrine and […]
What is The Current State of Residential Home Building?
/by Davis, Bingham, Hudson & BucknerResidential home building activity has consistently increased year-over-year across Alabama for the last three years. In 2018, the sales of newly constructed residential buildings grew six percent compared to 2017. In general, the new residential home building market in Alabama grew faster than the country as a whole in 2018. The same growth trends for […]
What Is Airbnb’s Impact on Housing in Auburn?
/by Davis, Bingham, Hudson & BucknerA quick search on Airbnb for a short-term rental in Auburn returns over 300 results in Auburn and surrounding areas. In the city of Auburn itself, there are more than 150 active Airbnb hosts. While Airbnb may be a lucrative opportunity for many homeowners, as well as a convenient rental option for visitors to the […]