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Jul 2, 20193 min read
Five Questions to Ask Before Renting This Year
It’s not uncommon for landlords and tenants to run into issues over the course of a tenancy, and particularly at the end of a lease. The...


Fiffik Law Group, PC
Feb 14, 20171 min read
3 Ideas to Reduce Property Tax
Appeal your property tax assessment. The assessed value of your property has a big impact on the amount of property taxes that you pay....


Fiffik Law Group, PC
Jan 25, 20171 min read
Flipper Investment Mistake Turns Into Disaster
A Maryland couple purchased a property to flip in the Pittsburgh area. The sales agreement said “as-is, where is” subject to all liens,...


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Jan 11, 20172 min read
Dirty Deeds Not So Cheap
You call the seller and he’s nowhere to be found. A few days later, your deed is returned to you by the deed recording office having been...


Fiffik Law Group, PC
May 9, 20163 min read
Title Insurance – What is It and Why Are you Paying for it?
The Title Search After your sales contract has been accepted, a closing agent, such as our law firm, will search the public records to...
Fiffik Law Group, PC
Sep 12, 20142 min read
The Home Office Deduction
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the number of home-based businesses currently operating at 18.3 million. Other organizations say...
Fiffik Law Group, PC
Sep 11, 20142 min read
Mechanics’ Lien Law Clarified: Open-End Construction Loans
By Michael E. Fiffik, Esquire On September 7, 2014, Act 117 of 2014 became effective. Act 117 amends the Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law...
Fiffik Law Group, PC
Jul 25, 20141 min read
How Long Should Business Tax Records be Kept?
The normal federal statute of limitations gives the IRS only three years to audit you and your business, starting from the later of the...
Fiffik Law Group, PC
Jul 1, 20143 min read
Stop Paying Private Mortgage Insurance
By Michael E. Fiffik, Esquire Private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects the lender if you stop making payments on your loan. Lenders may...
Fiffik Law Group, PC
Jun 18, 20143 min read
FOR SALE BY OWNER – Why It’s Important For You To Control The Process
WGSF Newswire: FOR SALE BY OWNER – WHY IT’S IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO CONTROL THE PROCESS You’ve made the choice to sell your own home –...

Fiffik Law Group, PC
Jun 6, 20142 min read
Hiring a Contractor? Know Your Rights.
By Michael E. Fiffik, Esquire Warmer weather is a popular season for home improvement projects such as new floors, renovated bathrooms...
Fiffik Law Group, PC
May 13, 20143 min read
5 Common Title Problems
Have you ever wondered why you need a title search before buying a home or why you buy title insurance? Your home may be new to you, but...
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