“Substantially the Same Condition” & The Golden Rule “I know it when I see it.” —Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, on the legal definition of what constitutes pornography. “Buyer has the right to a walk-through review of the property prior to closing to establish that the property is in substantially the same condition as of the...Read More

Deciphering Realtor-Speak To non-Realtors, “immaculate” suggests an updated home in mint condition. In real estate sales, however, “immaculate” simply means that the home is exceptionally clean and everything is in working order. So, the mechanical’s may all be functional, but they’re ancient; the Kitchen and Bath’s date to the 1950’s (or earlier); there’s no Master...Read More