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3 Tips for Unmarried Couples Buying a Home

It’s not surprising that one in ten homes are purchased by unmarried couples. People are deferring marriage longer – the average age for...

Feb 14, 20232 min read

Reduce Property Taxes: Deadline to Apply for Homestead Exclusion is March 1

Pennsylvania offers real estate tax relief to certain property owners via a homestead exclusion. The homestead exclusion reduces the...

Apr 26, 20222 min read

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a letter from a LegalShield® attorney is worth over $50,000. Recently, Fiffik Law Group...

Mar 28, 20225 min read

The hot real estate market has driven more homeowners to sell their homes without a realtor. For sale by owner (FSBO, pronounced “fizz...

Mar 11, 20213 min read

The process of buying property can be complicated. A recent report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau describes real estate...

Jan 20, 20202 min read

We talk to lots of clients looking to invest in real estate. I commend each and every one of those who call us first before jumping...

Jan 25, 20171 min read

A Maryland couple purchased a property to flip in the Pittsburgh area. The sales agreement said “as-is, where is” subject to all liens,...

Jan 11, 20172 min read

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...

May 13, 20143 min read

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...