Tag

breach of contract

What’s the Difference Between “No Contract” & “Breach of Contract?”

Answer: a Lawsuit and Big $$$ (Potentially) [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] “PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN PURCHASE AGREEMENT: This Purchase Agreement Is/Is Not subject to cancellation of a...
Read More

The Best Way to Cure Breach of Contract (for a Late Written Statement)

Means to an End (“Eyes on the Prize”) [Editor’s Note:  The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] What do you suppose is the best way for a home Buyer...
Read More

“Houston, We Have a (Closing) Problem”: a Saga of an Encroachment, a Blown Closing, and — Eventually — a Happy Ending

When One Word (“PROPOSED House”) Looms Large Test your knowledge of encroachment issues, and see if you can detect a problem in the photo above. Give up? The northeast corner of the home on the pie-shaped lot clearly encroaches on the lot immediately to the east. Make that, the lot underneath the Minnetonka home my...
Read More

Realtor War Stories

“I Remember When . . . “ Once upon a time, when I was new in the business, I found Realtor war stories entertaining and instructive (and more than a little horrifying). Now, as an experienced agent, I mostly just find them . . . tiresome (if not annoying).  Especially when I’m paying to hear them at...
Read More

Archives