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What do you do when the tenants in your newly purchased building refuse to leave?
It is a fear that many people have when they decide to go into the rental property business: what happens if someone rents your property and then decides that they do not want to leave? After all, it is your property, right? That is where things get tricky. While you...
What happens if you find problems that were not disclosed when purchasing your property?
In Kansas and Missouri, as in most states in the U.S., an owner selling a property has an obligation to disclose any latent defects with that property. Latent defects may not be discoverable for months or even years, and failure to disclose is equivalent to fraudulent...
Who pays if Kansas doesn’t fund its court system adequately? You, eventually
Story by: Mandi Hunter Special to the Star April 30, 2021 The greatest assets of the judicial branch of government are the people who work for all Kansans in the pursuit of justice — the judges, their staff members and the employees of the courts. However, Kansans may...
Why you should consult an attorney when doing a commercial real estate transaction
Real estate transactions can provide great opportunities for investment, growth, and financial opportunity, but they can also be complicated by details that can potentially ruin your budget, or stall the project while you face regulatory hurdles. In addition, there...
Flexibility, Vision Key to KC Law Firm’s Success
Story by: Marcia Charney November 11, 2020 Until the 2008 financial crisis, Mandi Hunter’s law practice focused on representing banks and lenders in litigation. During the recession that followed, she began more real estate transactions work, including loan...
Mandi Hunter Named Top 50 Women and Super Lawyer for Real Estate
Congrats to all that made the list as well as our own Mandi Hunter for being named Top 50 Women and Super Lawyer for Real Estate! https://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/mkslrs20
The Benefits of Homeowner’s Associations:
Homeowner’s Associations can list many positives all designed to protect your property values and promote goodwill among neighbors: · Well maintained lawns · Houses painted in pleasing colors · Neighborhood swimming pools and walking trails The Kansas City Star...
Is Your Homeowner’s Association Protecting You?
In Nashville, Tennessee, a frantic mother found her daughter hanging from her bedroom window with the blind cord wrapped tightly around her neck. The mother, Monica Meeker, fortunately had heard her daughter’s cry, responded quickly and she and her husband removed the...
Real Estate Negotiation
If you are selling or buying a home, it is important to remember that there is more to negotiate than the purchase price. There are many things that can increase the value to a seller or buyer such as: Earnest Deposit: A seller will likely ask for a higher earnest...
What is a Mortgage Pre-Approval?
In a seller’s market, it is a good idea to have your home loan pre-approved. What is a Mortgage Pre-Approval? When you are pre-approved for a mortgage, it means a lender has determined how much you can borrow, the loan programs for which you may qualify, as well as...
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