Our Real Estate Blog

Follow our real estate attorney blog to stay current on Connecticut real estate laws and issues. Our attorneys present information they believe will be of interest to those buying and selling property in Fairfield County—as well as those caught up in a variety of property disputes.

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Do I Need to Sign the Smoke Detector Affidavit? A discussion on whether a Seller of residential real estate should provide the statutory smoke detector affidavit at closing.
New Law Eases Burden on Sellers Obtaining Certificates of Occupancy An explanation of the new Connecticut law regarding open building permits and certificates of occupancy.
Large Tax Bill May Follow Short Sale of Underwater Property A short sale may seem like the solution to an underwater mortgage problem, but keep in mind that forgiven debt can be counted as income and subsequently taxed.