by Patrice Blain | Aug 26, 2026 | Advice
“As-Is” Doesn’t Mean What You Think in a Real Estate Contract The difference between an “as-is” sale and inspection rights, and why knowing which is which can save a buyer thousands. I introduced my kids to The Princess Bride recently. Risky move. Sometimes a beloved...
by Patrice Blain | May 19, 2026 | Advice
A real closing story about wire fraud, the trust gap criminals exploit, and what every buyer should verify before sending funds. When I showed up to a recent closing, I knew something was off. The closer, someone I’d worked with before, looked exhausted and shaken....
by Patrice Blain | Mar 24, 2026 | Advice
What do most buyers ask first when they are choosing a real estate attorney? Usually, it is this: What do you charge? I understand why people ask that question. Legal fees matter. Buying a home is expensive, and by the time a buyer is assembling the rest of the team,...
by Patrice Blain | May 28, 2021 | Advice
Estate planning. In my experience, estate planning is not on the top of peoples’ ‘to do’ lists, and many of my clients tend to procrastinate simply because of the difficulty of having to contemplate your own passing. Therefore, the more we communicate and the better...
by Patrice Blain | May 8, 2021 | Advice
In martial arts lore, the white belt is known to be the most dangerous practitioner of all the belt levels. Why? Partially because they lack the skill and experience to understand that while the framework of a particular action may be standard, each situation and...
“As-Is” Doesn’t Mean What You Think in a Real Estate Contract
The money was wired. The closing was ready. Then $2M disappeared
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