‘I bought a house but it’s the wrong square footage’
Square footage discrepancies can happen for many reasons, most of them honest mistakes.
4 min read
Dec 21, 2022
TJ Porter
Contributor, Personal Finance
TJ Porter has eight years of experience as a personal finance writer covering investing, banking, credit, and more. He has written dozens of articles for Bankrate and other popular finance websites such as Credit Karma and the Balance.
TJ's brush with personal finance began as he looked for ways to stretch his own dollars through deals or reward points. In all of his writing, TJ aims to provide easy to understand and actionable content that can help readers make financial choices that work for them.
When he's not writing about finance, TJ enjoys games (of the video and board variety), cooking and reading.
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How to buy undeveloped land
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What not to say when selling your house
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Selling an inherited house
Be aware of legal complications, extra expenses and co-owners.
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What is adverse possession in real estate?
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What is a contractual lien?
A contractual lien is a legal claim against property as a result of a voluntary contract, such as a mortgage loan.
2 min read Oct 10, 2022
