The residential real estate market is hot right now in Nashville and across the U.S. with potential homeowners bidding for choice properties, often paying well above the asking price. With so much at stake, those looking to buy or sell a home may want to get to...
Ways to challenge eminent domain
Eminent domain refers to the process by which the government condemns land and takes it for a public purpose. What this means for those impacted is that they can lose their home and should ensure they understand the process and how they can ensure they are treated...
Residential real estate market hits growing pains
Nashville may be Tennessee's biggest city by far, but it does not have the state's hottest residential real estate market. That distinction belongs to Knoxville, where prices have risen by at least 21% since May of last year. This increase has outpaced Nashville,...
Seller property condition disclosures in Tennessee
A home purchase or sale is one of the largest transactions most people will ever complete. In Tennessee, home sellers are required to provide information about the condition of the property to the buyer and must disclose certain property defects to the best of the...
Home inspections can provide important legal protections
A crucial step in the home purchasing process is getting a home inspection. A home inspector's job is look at the main systems of a house to ensure it is in satisfactory condition. Sometimes there are only minor, easily fixable issues. Other times there are more major...
Understanding eminent domain with real estate in Tennessee
People who own property in Tennessee are not expecting the government to simply decide to take it from them for its own use, no matter how important or necessary that use is said to be. However, it can happen based on eminent domain. People who find themselves...
Options when a tenant vacates the premises
In landlord tenant law, there are specific duties a landlord owes to the tenant, specifically in making the rental unit habitable and making necessary repairs in a timely manner. The renter has an obligation to pay for the space he rents. When a renter vacates the...
Understanding residential zoning
Zoning affects everything regarding how individuals can use certain pieces of land. It is important to note that the categories and symbols used can vary widely depending on your jurisdiction. Generally speaking, the government indicates different zoning types with...
What are the minimal standards for a rental home?
Under Tennessee law, your landlord can only rent you a home that is safe habitable, and he or she must keep your home in that condition. However, the law also sets minimum standards for what a home must include for it to be suitable for someone to legally rent out....
4 important questions to ask your home inspector
If you are relocating to the Nashville area, you are about to encounter a hot housing market. Fortunately, there are plenty of new and older houses you can turn into your dream home. To be sure you are making a wise investment, though, you should schedule a home...
