Category: Real Estate

At Fox & Moghul, we often get queries related to builder contracts and new home construction issues. The excitement of building a new home is often accompanied by the complexities of construction contracts and the potential for disputes. Understanding the warranties involved can provide homeowners and builders alike with a roadmap for navigating these challenges.

In the intricate world Lawyer of Virginia real estate, understanding easements is crucial for property owners, developers, and legal professionals alike. Easements, while often complex, play a significant role in the use and value of property. This comprehensive guide delves into the various types of easements recognized in Virginia, their legal implications, and the essential

Today, we’re going to delve into the world of real estate deeds in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A deed, in its simplest form, is a legal document that transfers ownership of real estate from one party to another. However, not all deeds are created equal. In Virginia, there are several types of deeds, each with

Rapid-fire emails citing finable offenses, cringe-worthy nitpicking at community meetings, and that deep sense of intrusion every time you open your mailbox to find yet another ‘violation notice.’ If you’ve ever lived under the iron fist of an overzealous Homeowner’s Association (HOA) in Virginia, you’ve likely experienced these moments. But fear not, my fellow sophisticated

A land trust is a legal agreement in which the ownership of real property is transferred to a trustee, while the beneficiary retains the rights to use and control the property. The trustee is usually a third party, such as a law firm or a trust company, and holds the legal title to the property

As lawyers focusing in real estate law, we have encountered our fair share of bizarre and unexpected title issues here at Fox & Moghul. In today’s blog, we will explain what title is, the types of deeds that exist, and why it’s best to buy property in Virginia with a general warranty deed with English

Fox & Moghul has successfully represented many homeowners and/or contractors in construction defect and fraud cases that often involve unlicensed contracting work by companies in violation of Virginia Code 54.1-1110. Embarking on a home improvement project can be an exciting, yet daunting task. When hiring a contractor, you hope that your project will be completed

A Quit Claim Deed is a legal document that transfers whatever interest the grantor (the person transferring the property) has in a specific property to the grantee (the person receiving the property), without providing any warranties or guarantees about the title or ownership. This means that the grantor is not making any promises that they

At Fox & Moghul, we are often confronted with challenging issues related to the intersection of business and real estate law. One such topic is the use of LLCs in investing in real estate. The query is often a variation of, “Should I invest through an LLC or just buy investment properties personally?” Are you

Introduction At Fox & Moghul, we often get queries by interested clients looking to invest in real estate. And the issue is often whether they should invest personally or through an entity? Investing in real estate can be an exciting and profitable venture, offering a myriad of opportunities for creating wealth and passive income. However,