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What’s the difference between a down payment and earnest money?

On Behalf of Nearhood Law Offices, PLC | Jan 24, 2022 | Residential Real Estate Transactions

Buying a house is a huge step in your life, and you don’t want to make any mistakes. The home buying process itself can be very confusing. It seems to have its own rules and language, and that can leave you on unfamiliar ground. One of the first things you need to...

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The reasonableness of non-compete agreements

On Behalf of Nearhood Law Offices, PLC | Jan 11, 2022 | Business Law

Non-compete agreements are a fairly common way for business owners to ensure that their employees are not going to leave the company and then do something that would financially harm that company. For instance, directly working for the competition or starting a...

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Is property flipping actually illegal?

On Behalf of Nearhood Law Offices, PLC | Jan 11, 2022 | Developing Real Estate

If you're looking into flipping properties for profit, you may be surprised if you put that term into a search engine and find out that it can be illegal. You've watched shows on this, you've read books about it, you've talked to other professionals who do it and you...

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3 times businesses may need to change their structure

On Behalf of Nearhood Law Offices, PLC | Dec 26, 2021 | Business Law

When you first start a business, choosing its structure will be one of the biggest decisions. The kind of business you intend to operate and the way you finance the company will likely influence the structure that you initially choose. Many businesses will remain the...

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Can you back out of a residential transaction after an accepted offer?

On Behalf of Nearhood Law Offices, PLC | Dec 26, 2021 | Residential Real Estate Transactions

You made an offer on a property, and the seller accepted. At first, you may have felt excited because the home met all of your personal criteria or was in the right school district. However, as you have gotten closer to closing, your situation has changed. Maybe your...

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