Real Estate Law

An aspiring real estate developer who either is in the business of building homes or businesses on undeveloped land or prefers to renovate or redevelop older properties has a lot on his or her plate at any time in the project. For instance, in addition to coming up...

Historically, Nevada has profited by its proximity to its neighbor to the west. With that state experiencing high housing prices and other issues, many people move to Las Vegas or Reno in the hope for more affordable housing and better circumstances overall. However,...

Many investors in Nevada may, like other people, not pay much attention to title insurance when they are closing on a new piece of property. After all, in the vast majority of cases, a title insurance policy is just something a buyer deals with at the time of a real...

When investors or private citizens in Nevada buy a piece of land, they expect that they will get what they see. In other words, if the land has a fence around it or if it is otherwise visibly clear where the piece of property ends and the neighbor's land begins, then...

There are many people in Henderson, Nevada, and the greater Las Vegas area who own property jointly. Sometimes, this is just part of their living arrangement, even if they are not married. In other cases, two individuals might be in business together as landlords or...

There are a lot of Las Vegas, Nevada, residents who earn all or part of their living by investing in real estate. Some are just families or couples who have gained some experience with rental properties or with flipping foreclosed homes and use their skills to make...

Like many Western states, Nevada has seen an uptick in the number of residents who move to the state to retire. With the beautiful scenery, mostly pleasant weather, and large open spaces, the state is a welcoming place to live for many people who are in the...

Nevada residents are likely familiar with the concept of a "lien." Most individuals who have bought a new automobile, for example, have first-hand experience with lien holders, as the bank from which the person borrowed money to pay for the vehicle has a lien against...

Nevada residents are likely aware that the law governing the ownership and transfer of real estate can be incredibly complicated. Between the various types of land ownership, the many ways in which a piece of property can be conveyed, including sale, inheritance and...

Maybe you were left a piece of property by a distant relative. Or, you and your spouse bought a "distressed" home with the intent of fixing it up and selling it. Perhaps you are a commercial landowner and don't pay as close attention to every property you own as you...