Imagine finding your dream home and paying a lot of money to get settled, only to discover that a previously undisclosed issue made the property very difficult to live in. To make matters worse, the problem would be easily resolved if not for the stubborn inaction of...
Types of easements
People who buy or sell real estate in Pennsylvania should always take the time to learn about any potential easements on a property as this may impact them as a buyer or as a seller in case a prospective buyer has concerns about a particular easement. As...
The pros and cons of the healthy housing market
The advantages to owning a home can be endless: the stability of location, financial benefits and full control over maintenance and remodeling are only a few of the many rewards ownership can bring. There are various reasons why buying a home can be advantageous...
Understanding arbitration
Everyone in Greensburg would like to hope that the process of buying a new home or property would always be completed smoothly. Sadly, that is not always the case. Any number of issues can arise during the process of completing a real estate transaction, many of which...
What is eminent domain?
The common school of thought amongst many in Greensburg is that a person’s home is his or her castle, with his or her property its surrounding kingdom. As such, no one could just come in (much less state or local government officials) and just take that away...
What buyers need to know about title insurance
If you are purchasing a home in the Greensburg, Pennsylvania area for the first time, the process can be a bit overwhelming. There are a lot of documents and jargon involved that many people have never heard before. At , we work hard to...
What are some helpful real estate closing tips?
If you are purchasing a home in Pennsylvania, you know that the closing process is often fraught with tension. Fortunately, it doesn’t always have to be, provided you have the right tips to see you through. A little bit of information can go a long way in this...
A brief overview of the homebuying process
Purchasing a new home in Greensburg can be exciting. Many people go into the process knowing exactly what they want in a house but not fully comprehending what happens once they find that perfect match. At Schimmizi Law, LLC, we understand that homebuying can be...
What documents are involved in purchasing a home?
Once you found your dream house in Pennsylvania, the process to actually make it your own may seem time-consuming and tedious, at best. Even so, this is not the time to start rushing. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau explains that there are a number of legal...
