It is exciting to buy a home in Chapel Hill, whether it is your starter home, your forever home or you are downsizing. Once the offer is made and accepted, the closing process will start. There are five basic steps in the residential real estate closing process. Five...
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Do I need an attorney when buying a home?
When it comes to buying a home, many people put all of their trust into their real estate agent. After all, that’s why you work with an agent, right? Real estate agents certainly have their role in the process. They understand what you’re looking for and can help...
Did the Court Get this Decision Right? Copying to Attorney Does NOT Make an Email Privileged
A recent federal court decision appears to attempt to limit the application of the attorney-client privilege to email communications. Should sensitive emails between management personnel in anticipation of potential litigation against a “problem” employee,...
The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation
We had a client inquire today regarding the tax implications of their bank forgiving the deficiency amount owed after a foreclosure sale. The bank issued a 1099 of over $100,000.00 in “income” the client must report. Does the client need to pay income tax on that...
Meet Michele English of Maitland & English Law
Michele English’s practice is focused in the areas of wills, trusts, and estates; taxation; elder law; family law; and real estate law. She is licensed and admitted to the North Carolina State Bar. She is also admitted to practice in the United States Tax...
Congratulations to Coach Larry and Christin Fedora
Congratulations to Coach Larry and Christin Fedora on the purchase of their new home in Southern Village! Four true Tar Heels in this picture! Thanks to The Robby Oakes Group – Corporate Investors Mortgage Group. for this special day. GO HEELS!
Closing Pictures!
It’s been busy at the Law Firm!
Maitland & English Law Firm’s Latest Closings!
Attorney Rob Maitland on one of our busiest days of the year! Congratulations to all of our new home buyers!
Prepare for the Hot Summer
How Heat Affects the Body Human Human bodies dissipate heat by varying the rate and depth of blood circulation, by losing water through the skin and sweat glands, and-as the last extremity is reached-by panting, when blood is heated above 98.6 degrees. The heart...
Stutts Receives Award
Congratulations to our good friend Ron Stutts for this well deserved award, the first ever! http://chapelboro.com/news/news-around-time/ron-stutts-is-the-ncab-personality-of-the-year/