Vanessa BaerMay 31, 20213 min readShould I place my investment property in an LLC?A limited liability company ("LLC") is a flexible legal entity that can be formed to own or operate a business. Though both LLCs and...
Vanessa BaerApr 27, 20211 min readPotential Relief for New HomebuyersHouse prices are soaring, creating homeownership barriers for low- and middle-income Americans. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Rep....
Vanessa BaerApr 21, 20212 min readWhat is title insurance and why do I need it?What is title insurance? Title insurance is a type of indemnity insurance that provides coverage against a loss resulting from...
Vanessa BaerApr 5, 20213 min readPreventing Wire FraudWire fraud is rampant in the settlement industry, and the latest housing boom has made the industry particularly vulnerable. Large sums...
Vanessa BaerMar 20, 20211 min readThe Distinction between Title and OwnershipWe use the word "title" to refer to many concepts: current ownership of property, the past history of ownership to one's property, the...