The Most Common Defects Found in Ohio Home Inspections
Moisture and Drainage Issues Top the List In a region with Ohio's clay-heavy soils and pronounced seasonal freeze-thaw cycles, poor grading and drainage around the foundation are consistently among the most frequently cited issues in home inspection reports across Southwest Ohio. Inspectors regularly find soil sloping toward the house instead of away from it, downspouts …
What Is a Zoning Endorsement in Title Insurance? Ohio’s Newest ALTA Form Explained
A New Endorsement Just Approved in Ohio Effective August 1, 2026, the Ohio Title Insurance Rating Bureau approved a new form and rate for use across the state: ALTA Form 3.3, the completed improvement, nonconforming use zoning endorsement. If that sounds like technical insurance jargon, that's because it is, but it addresses a real and …
Divorce and the Marital Home: Title and Ownership Considerations in Ohio
When a Marriage Ends, the House Doesn't Automatically Follow Divorce settlements often resolve who gets to keep the marital home, but that decision on paper is only half the process. Title to real property in Ohio doesn't automatically change just because a divorce decree says one spouse is awarded the house. Without the right follow-up …