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No one expects their loved one will be involved in a serious accident. Unfortunately, hundreds of families across Mississippi face this reality every year. A tragic car accident recently occurred in Marion, claiming the life of a 5-year-old and sending two others to...

Mississippi law enforcement officials take drug crimes seriously. There are always ongoing investigations by several law enforcement agencies into drug distribution, drug manufacturing, etc. Those who are accused of these crimes may feel like they are being singled...

This blog recently discussed what an easement is and why it is an important property right. It is also helpful for property owners to be familiar with how an easement is terminated if the need arises. It is helpful to understand that the property, or estate, burdened...

As their company grows, business owners in Mississippi might be looking for a new commercial location for their business. The challenge comes in when they have to decide whether to lease or purchase the property. There are several factors that they ought to consider;...

In Mississippi and around the country, commercial leases work best when they benefit both the landlord and the tenant. The landlord wants to earn an income as well as protect their investment in the rental transaction. The tenant wants a property that complements...

Ideally, a person who is interested in buying a Mississippi home will use objective criteria to evaluate whether following through with the transaction makes sense. For example, a buyer should consider whether the home might need significant repairs or upgrades in the...

There are often steps that must be taken between the time a purchase offer is accepted and a home sale officially closes. This is why buyers may see the words contingent or pending next to available listings. Typically, purchase offers in Mississippi and elsewhere...

Mississippi residents planning to buy their first homes probably have many questions regarding real estate law. If more than two people are purchasing property together, they might want to learn about the various options they have as far as taking title concerned. The...

When a seller has accepted an offer to buy its Mississippi home, the sale is considered to be pending. There are a variety of steps that will likely need to be completed before the sale can officially close such as the buyer obtaining mortgage approval. The buyer may...

Homes in Mississippi and throughout the country tend to be easier to sell when they look their best both inside and out. Those who are getting ready to sell their properties will want to ensure that it has plenty of curb appeal and that there are no obvious defects...