Utah Appeals Court Expands Homebuyer Disclosure Rights
Utah Homebuyers Should Pay Close Attention to Property Disclosures Utah homebuyers have important protections when reviewing a property before completing a purchase, including access to seller disclosures and the opportunity to conduct due diligence on the condition of the home. Utah’s current Real Estate Purchase Contract requires sellers to provide a written Seller Property Condition … Utah Appeals Court Expands Homebuyer Disclosure Rights
Texas Homeowners May Qualify for Property Tax Relief After Disaster Damage
Texas Homeowners May Qualify for Property Tax Relief After Disaster Damage Texas homeowners whose properties are damaged by a qualifying disaster may be eligible for temporary property-tax relief. Under Texas Tax Code Section 11.35, qualified property that is at least 15% damaged by a disaster in an area included in a governor-declared disaster declaration can … Texas Homeowners May Qualify for Property Tax Relief After Disaster Damage
Nevada Short-Term Rental Rules Vary by Local Jurisdiction
Nevada Short-Term Rental Rules Vary by Local Jurisdiction Nevada homeowners and investors who operate short-term rentals should carefully review the rules that apply in the city or county where their property is located. Nevada does not rely on one simple statewide permit system for all vacation rentals. Instead, local governments establish many of the requirements … Nevada Short-Term Rental Rules Vary by Local Jurisdiction
Hawaii Short-Term Rental Rules Continue to Evolve Across the Islands
Hawaii Short-Term Rental Rules Continue to Evolve Across the Islands Homeowners and investors who operate short-term rentals in Hawaii should pay close attention to changing state and county regulations. Rather than having one uniform permitting system for every vacation rental across the state, Hawaii’s short-term-rental rules are significantly influenced by county zoning and local ordinances. … Hawaii Short-Term Rental Rules Continue to Evolve Across the Islands
Colorado Property Boundary Disputes Highlight the Importance of Accurate Surveys
Colorado Property Boundary Disputes Highlight the Importance of Accurate Surveys Property boundary disputes can become complicated when fences, driveways, sheds, landscaping or other improvements cross onto neighboring land. Colorado’s adverse-possession law generally requires a claimant to establish qualifying possession of another person’s property for 18 years before ownership can be acquired through adverse possession. The … Colorado Property Boundary Disputes Highlight the Importance of Accurate Surveys
California Homebuyers Should Pay Attention to Earthquake Hazard Disclosures
California Homebuyers Should Pay Attention to Earthquake Hazard Disclosures California homebuyers and sellers should be aware of existing state requirements concerning earthquake-related hazards during real estate transactions. California’s Natural Hazards Disclosure Act requires sellers or their agents to disclose certain mapped natural hazards, including properties located within designated Earthquake Fault Zones and Seismic Hazard Zones. … California Homebuyers Should Pay Attention to Earthquake Hazard Disclosures
Arizona Homeowners Can Challenge Property Valuations — But the Appeal Deadline Remains Important
Arizona Homeowners Can Challenge Property Valuations — But the Appeal Deadline Remains Important Arizona homeowners who believe their property has been valued too highly for tax purposes have the right to challenge the valuation with their county assessor. However, homeowners should pay close attention to the deadline. Arizona’s current rules generally give property owners 60 … Arizona Homeowners Can Challenge Property Valuations — But the Appeal Deadline Remains Important
Washington Passes New Short-Term Rental Disclosure Law
Washington Homebuyers Should Pay Attention to Short-Term Rental Rules Before Purchasing Investment Properties Short-term rentals remain an important consideration for Washington homeowners and real-estate investors, particularly in communities where local governments regulate vacation rentals. Washington has statewide requirements for short-term-rental operators, while cities and counties can impose additional rules on where and how short-term rentals … Washington Passes New Short-Term Rental Disclosure Law
New Federal Flood Insurance Rules Reshape Coastal Homeownership
FEMA Flood Map Updates Highlight the Importance of Understanding Property Flood Risk Flood risk continues to be an important consideration for homeowners, buyers and real-estate professionals, particularly in coastal and flood-prone communities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency periodically updates its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) to reflect changes in flood hazards, development, terrain and other … New Federal Flood Insurance Rules Reshape Coastal Homeownership
Oregon Enacts New Short-Term Rental Registration Law
Oregon Short-Term Rental Rules Continue to Evolve as State and Local Requirements Intersect Short-term rentals continue to be an important issue for Oregon homeowners, investors and communities as state and local governments manage the growing popularity of vacation and temporary accommodations. Properties offered for short stays can be subject to multiple requirements, including state lodging-tax … Oregon Enacts New Short-Term Rental Registration Law