Short sales are sometimes an option when an owner owes more on a property than they can recoup through a sale. They happen most often when there’s been a drop in the real estate market. They seem like a good deal. Then again, looks can be deceiving. This is what you...
Year: 2018
Don’t make these mistakes with confidentiality agreements
You have to protect your business if you want to stay operational. That means taking steps to preserve your intellectual property and proprietary information through confidentiality agreements. Confidentiality agreements sometimes get a bad name because of overly...
What can cause birth injuries or birth trauma?
The excitement and joy of having a child can quickly turn tragic if the baby is injured or has some type of trauma at birth. It would even be more devastating if the injury was preventable. Injuries during birth are very serious and could even result in death. At...
If you own a business, you should get a succession plan in place
If you own a business, knowing how to plan for the future is important. You have to continually set goals, assess your progress and make adjustments as you go — always with an eye toward your company’s long-term prosperity. However, have you started thinking about...
Common mistakes motorists make at construction sites
Pennsylvania construction workers have multiple safety issues at their sites they have to deal with. While they do their best to keep the equipment and workers under control, they cannot predict when a negligent driver is going to put them in danger. Construction...
Should you settle your injury claim out of court?
Deciding to settle your injury claim is a big decision — but it’s one that most injury victims face sooner or later. If you’re at the start of negotiations over a personal injury, here’s what you should expect — and what to consider before you decide to settle. 1....
Grandparents raising grandkids to get new help
The opioid epidemic that’s affected much of the nation is putting a big strain on one unexpected group of people: grandparents. According to government research, in the state of Pennsylvania alone, there are 82,000 grandparents raising their grandchildren right now....
How to spot mortgage refinancing fraud
Con artists prey on the vulnerable and desperate. It’s probably no surprise, then, that there’s an entire industry of cons directed at people who are at risk of losing their homes. Getting behind on your mortgage is a terrifying prospect. It’s only natural to look for...
Make foreclosure your last option by using these ideas first
Are you seriously behind on your mortgage payments? Are you worried that foreclosure is your only option? Letting your house go into foreclosure is certainly one of your options — but it really should be your last choice. Instead, you need to consider one of the many...
Anticipatory breach of contract
Your business contracts are important to your success — you expect (and need) the other party to meet his or her obligations. You also fully expect to meet your obligations in return. So, what happens when something doesn’t go as planned and the contract is breached?...