Your homeowner’s association levies a fine against you because of the improper color paint on your walls, a satellite dish on your roof, or an American flag on your lawn. Before you part ways with your hard-earned money, ask yourself one simple question. Is this rule legally valid? Most times, it won’t be. Certain homeowner’s association rules are nullified immediately by federal laws, state laws,...

A private island of about 25 acres is now up for sale in Georgetown, Maine for $3.85 million, providing an opportunity to purchase a rare luxury real estate product that usually doesn’t come around even in such a state famous for its scenic coastline and impressive waterfront properties.1 This island called Long Island comes complete with a luxurious house dating back to 1862 with a floor area of about...

There is a distinct type of apartment that does not scream "Luxury" to you as you pass by it. No doorman, no rooftop area to lounge under the clear blue sky, and certainly, there are no fancy towers with glass panels to catch the afternoon rays of sun. You will enter through an open garden, listen to the songs of birds instead of elevator rings, and end up at the front door of a building that actually...

The decision made by the federal government to terminate the funding of LAHSA goes beyond being another political statement and is actually the logical conclusion of a failed system since its inception. Being a witness of how homelessness programs within the public sector have been managed, the situation is long overdue, not to mention the learning lessons that can be extracted.The Secretary of Housing and...

Quick answer: Spec House (Speculative Home) is a brand new property that a developer builds without having secured any buyer. All financial risks associated with building the house fall upon the builder who hopes to sell his new property to meet his expectations in terms of profit. Spec houses feature immediate occupancy, fixed prices, and modern design solutions – the best choice for buyers who need...