Short-term rentals that last anywhere from a single night to a few weeks are more lucrative than long-term rentals. Platforms like Air BnB have made it easier than ever before for real estate investors to capitalize on premium properties by making them accessible to...
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Watch out for online real estate fraud
When purchasing your next piece of Pittsburgh real estate, paying off a mortgage or receiving and sending money for rental deposits, make sure you are careful to avoid becoming the latest victim of real estate fraud. The rise of technology has made investing in real...
Are you ready to invest in someone else’s business?
You have a little bit of money set aside that you’d like to invest in another person’s business venture. Are you ready for that step? According to some experts, if you have to ask whether to invest your money (or where to invest it), you probably aren’t ready to take...
Tips for those looking to invest in commercial real estate
If you're looking for passive income or a chance to diversify your portfolio, it may be a good idea to invest in commercial real estate. Let's take a look at what you need to know about this sector before you purchase properties in Pennsylvania or elsewhere in the...
Governor Wolf’s Executive Orders on Evictions During COVID-19 Raise Legal Challenge Under the PA Supreme Court’s Extraordinary King’s Bench Jurisdiction
Bradley S. Dornish with twinkle.verma@thomsonreuters.com I have been a civil litigator since 1984, with a practice focused on real estate related litigation since the early 1990s. In all that time, I have only been involved in three matters invoking the Extraordinary...
Here’s what an attorney does when you buy your Pennsylvania home
You found a perfect Pennsylvania home to buy. Your offer was accepted, and your real estate agent tells you what comes next in the process. It all sounds simple and standard -- until you hear the part about hiring an attorney to help with the purchase process. Why do...
Can an LLC protect your personal assets?
The real estate market is a fickle one. You never know what’s around the corner, so it’s imperative you take steps to protect your interests with each decision you make. One thing that you might need to do is to put up a barrier between your real estate investments...
If you have real estate investments, put them in your estate plan
You’ve invested a lot of time and money into your portfolio. You have real estate investments that you’re banking on to support you and your family in the future. As part of your estate plan, you want to make sure that these investments won’t go to waste. You may have...
Important things to know before investing in real estate
Real estate can be a good place to invest money, and more people are getting into the game. However, the area of real estate is challenging, and mistakes can be expensive. People should make sure to do their research before getting in over their head. Understand the...
Firm challenges Governor’s order on evictions
The global Covid-19 pandemic has led to many issues for property owners and landlords in Pennsylvania. One of the biggest issues concerns what can happen when an individual or business falls behind on rent that they owe to their landlords. In April, the Pennsylvania...