Selling an Inherited Home in Ohio: Probate and Title Considerations
Inheriting Property Comes With Extra Steps Selling a home you've inherited is rarely as simple as listing it and finding a buyer. Before the sale can close, the title needs to clearly show that ownership has legally passed from the deceased person to the heirs or the estate, and that process usually runs through Ohio's …
Owner’s Title Insurance vs. Lender’s Title Insurance: What’s the Difference?
Two Policies, Two Different Purposes When you close on a home, you'll likely encounter two separate title insurance policies: one for your lender and one for you as the owner. While they sound similar and are often purchased at the same time, they protect very different interests, and understanding the distinction can save you from …
HOA Liens and Ohio Real Estate Closings
What Is an HOA Lien? If you're purchasing a home in a community governed by a homeowners association, unpaid dues, fines, or special assessments can result in a lien being placed against the property. Because an HOA lien attaches to the property itself rather than just the individual owner, it can follow the home into …