There are several methods that you can use in order to modify a lease purchase agreement in Rhode Island. This is due to the fact that renting to own gives you the privilege of buying the home when the lease is up. You can lease with an option to buy. You can also...
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How to handle a worker’s compensation claim denial
Workers' compensation in Providence, Rhode Island, pays a portion of your salary until you heal from a work-related injury. However, figures show one in 25 legitimate claims are commonly denied. You may take some steps if you feel you got unfairly denied. Learn the...
What is title insurance and do you need it in Rhode Island?
If you are like most people in Rhode Island, your home will be one of the most important purchases you can make in your lifetime, so it's only fitting to protect that investment from financial losses and any other disputes that might arise in the future. That's where...
Why do you need a real estate disclosure statement?
The process of making a real estate transaction in Rhode Island typically involves many legal documents. One of the most important is the real estate disclosure agreement, which helps to protect both the buyer and the seller in a transaction. What is a real estate...
Conducting a home inspection is vital when purchasing property
If you're buying a home in Rhode Island, it can be an exciting time. However, before you get too far into the process, it's essential to have a home inspection conducted. This action helps ensure no costly surprises are lurking on the property. Having a licensed...
A guide to passive real estate investing
In Rhode Island, real estate in Providence and the surrounding area presents a valuable investment opportunity. The charming and historic area attracts a lot of tourists as well as students, and taking advantage of real estate for passive income is a useful strategy....
What is a home insurance inspection?
Many Rhode Island homeowners purchase home insurance to mitigate the costs of potential damage to their homes in the future. There are different levels of insurance coverage, so it’s important to pay for what you need without going over your budget. Ask for a home...
How to make an attractive offer to a seller
When you are looking to buy a house in Rhode Island, it is important to make an attractive offer to the seller. If you want to get the best deal possible, you need to put yourself in the sellers' shoes and think about what they are looking for. What are some of the...
The pros and cons to a nondisclosure agreement in Rhode Island
There are a lot of important documents that you will sign when you are buying or selling a home in Rhode Island. One of them will be the nondisclosure agreement, or NDA. This document protects both the buyer and seller from revealing any confidential information about...
Mandatory disclosures
Mandatory disclosures can apply to civil and criminal trials, however, today we will look at how mandatory disclosures apply to real estate. When the buying party asks for a disclosure on a property, they are looking to confirm that the property is safe and meets...