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Closing an Open Permit: Speed Bump or Quagmire for a Home Sale?

Not Necessarily “Open & Shut” One of the issues that can come up during the Buyer’s inspection is a loose thread — or several — concerning previous work done on the home. Exhibit A:  an open permit pertaining to a past remodeling project or home addition. For the Buyer, the approach is easy:  stipulate that...
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The Developer Who Changed Their Mind (Or Did They?)

Irking the Neighbors I can certainly understand how my client thought that the developer had had a change of heart. More than two months after they sold their home to the builder this Spring, the new owner was nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, the neglected property was becoming increasingly derelict (overgrown lawn, broken window, missing gutter extensions,...
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