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Elsewhere on our website, we have discussed the importance of reviewing title insurance policies and preliminary commitments.  While those topics are important for people involved in real estate transactions, this post is devoted to a more basic explanation of title insurance.  As explained in greater detail in this series of blog posts, title insurance generally… Read More

In Washington, one way a real estate owner can grant another real estate owner the right to use the first real owner’s real estate for a particular purpose is for the first owner to grant the second owner an easement.  Under Washington law, an easement is an interest in real estate.  It is a non-possessory… Read More

Adverse possession is a legal doctrine under which Person X can establish real estate ownership over a portion of land held in record title by Person Y through X’s consistent use (i.e. possession) of Y’s property. Here is an overview: beresfordlaw.com/adverse-possession-in-washington-state/. Adverse possession is codified under RCW 7.28 et seq. Generally, one cannot adversely possess against… Read More

Real estate disputes frequently involve disagreements over rights of ownership, possession, and use of property.  However, the rigors of the litigation process and the ability of courts to process cases typically means it will take a year or more before the case gets resolved through a trial on the merits.  What do the parties do… Read More

In 1967, Washington enacted the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, Revised Code of Washington (“RCW”) Chapter 24.03. After several years of review and study, Washington enacted a new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, RCW 24.03A. The new act became effective January 1, 2022. RCW Chapter 24.03 was repealed effective that date. The new act applies to all… Read More

February 3rd, 2022 Per Oscarsson and Eli Yim answer 3 common questions about easements. Read More

Beresford Booth Partner Bill Kessler and REAPS (Real Estate Association of Puget Sound) present 1031 Exchanges, DSTs, and real estate pitfalls. Read More

In his 1962 State of the Union address, President John F. Kennedy sagely advised that “the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” He didn’t live in Seattle. There is no doubt his advice—the promotion of planning and preparation—was well-intentioned and sound, but it isn’t always practical to wait for a… Read More

The sale of real property involves a variety of different forms of financing and purchase.  In the Washington State real estate market, all cash offers have become more common, and of course, many prospective purchasers seek out lending opportunities through banks and mortgage companies.  A less common, but sometimes very effective tool for the right… Read More