by Ethan Atkinson | Jul 12, 2022 | Real Estate
Unreinforced masonry is stone, brick, or cement construction that supports itself, without any other framing to add strength and reinforcement. For example, a building made of only bricks, mortar, and poured cement without any steel or wood frame for support, is...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jul 9, 2022 | Real Estate
Property servitude is not what it may sound like; it does not involve servants. Servitude in this context refers to someone having control over a property they do not own. That is, the property is owned by one party, but a different party has control over that...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jul 1, 2022 | Real Estate
Property Tax Deferral: Hidden Gem?Property tax deferral programs are often kept somewhat secret, and are far less popular than reverse mortgages. These deferral programs can cost states and counties current tax revenue, which is why some jurisdictions avoid...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 23, 2022 | Real Estate
What is hydronic floor heating, and is it more efficient?Hydronic is a completely different type of heat, produced by water tubes in your floors. Forced air heating systems heat all the air in your home, and your contact with that hot air makes you warmer. With...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 17, 2022 | Real Estate
Square footage is not what you think. You may think that square footage is an objective fact. However, in real estate, square footage is anything but objective. In this article, we will define what can and can’t be expected regarding square footage in real...
