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3 Ways To Avoid A Title Defect

June 12, 2023

What is a title defect?  There are so many different things that can result in a defect on title of real estate.  The simplest answer to this question is that it is a claim by someone else that they have some rights or ownership in your real estate.   Some common examples of things that can…

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How To Protect Yourself From Wire Fraud During Closing

June 9, 2023

Warning: Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings is on the Rise According to the FBI, real estate fraud exceeded $213 million in 2020 in the United States alone. The most typical way a scammer will engage in wire fraud will be to impersonate parties in a real estate transaction by hacking emails or sending messages to…

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4 Things A Closing Attorney Can Do For You

April 18, 2023

Buying a home or investment property can seem like a complicated process, but working with a good attorney can turn something that seems complex into a pleasant experience where you feel confident things will happen on time and you will be protected.  If you are interested in purchasing property in the Tarheel State, the North…

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4 Reasons Why You Should Use an LLC For Your Real Estate Investment Properties

April 13, 2023

Using an LLC to hold real estate can be a great strategy.  Read on as the real estate lawyers at WZ Law Group explain more on this below to help you evaluate whether this is the right choice for you.  What Is An LLC? The term “LLC” stands for “limited liability company.” A limited liability company is…

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Jennifer Westerlund Completes Purchase Of Real Estate Law Firm

March 22, 2023

Apex, North Carolina – March 22, 2023 – Jennifer Westerlund, an experienced attorney specializing in real estate and business law, completes the purchase of WZ Law Group with offices in Apex and Wendell, North Carolina, following the retirement from real estate law of the previous partner, Mr. Jeffrey Zdenek. Ms. Westerlund purchased the majority of…

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