On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Dec 6, 2019 | Residential Real Estate
When you decide to build a new home in Tennessee, one of the first steps is finding the piece of property you want to buy and build on. Choosing land to build on may seem simple, but there are numerous factors to consider: zoning, location, topography and property...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Nov 26, 2019 | Residential Real Estate
You have likely seen rundown houses in Tennessee that look like nobody has lived there for years. They may attract animals or criminal activity. You may wonder who owns these homes and why they are not taking care of the property. What you see is something SmartAsset...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Nov 5, 2019 | Residential Real Estate
When Tennessee residents decide to build a home, it can be an exciting time. Pair the timing with the right loan, the right materials and a good contractor, and the process can be simple. Because the general contractor’s job is to manage the subcontractors, they...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Sep 19, 2019 | Residential Real Estate
You decided to become a landlord in Tennessee to make some extra cash and provide people with a great home. Recently, someone with a disability submitted an application, asking about your knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To help you understand your...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jul 25, 2019 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
The success of many business and other types of relationships depend on contracts and how well written they are, how enforceable they are and on having the resources and knowledge to handle contract disputes that might come up. Well written contracts can help protect...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jul 12, 2019 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
During a real estate transaction, there are certain disclosures sellers are required to provide. There can be important consequences for the failure to make required disclosures it is useful to be aware of, as it is helpful to be familiar with what types of...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | May 3, 2019 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
Title problems can hold up and negatively impact a residential real estate deal which is why it is important to know what to watch for and anticipate and what the common problems with a title are. You may wonder what those common problems with a title are and what can...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jan 25, 2019 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
The are different ways that homeowners may buy a home so it is helpful for them to be familiar with what their options are. One option is a short sale but potential homeowners may have many questions about what a short sale is and if it is a good option for them....
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Sep 7, 2018 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
Familiarity with local zoning laws is important for any real estate project including residential real estate and commercial real estate projects. Zoning laws regulate the use of development of real estate which can have a significant impact on residential real estate...
On behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Aug 24, 2018 | Firm News, Residential Real Estate
Having trained guidance and help during the real estate process is never a bad thing. There can be a lot going on during the real estate process and a lot to know but knowing it can help ensure a positive residential real estate process overall. Buying and selling a...
