You found the perfect house, your offer was accepted, and closing day is on the calendar. It feels like the hard work is over. However, the period right before closing is crucial. Many homebuyers unknowingly jeopardize their purchase by making easily avoidable errors. Understanding what not to do is just as important as knowing your next steps. …
Buying a home is incredibly exciting, but the closing process can sometimes feel overwhelming. One detail that often causes confusion is title insurance. Simply put, title insurance protects your legal rights to own and use your new property. To help clear things up, let's bust the 10 biggest misconceptions about title insurance! 1. It is …
A real estate deal can look perfect on paper, only to fall apart at the closing table. Often, the culprit is a hidden defect deep in the property's history. Here are 5 title issues that quietly kill deals: • Undisclosed liens • Boundary disputes • Old mortgages not released • Probate issues • Contractor liens …
Imagine you are at the finish line of buying your dream home. You have saved for years, signed a mountain of paperwork, and finally wired your down payment. You are ready to get the keys. But then, you get a call: the money never arrived. Or worse, the person handling the transaction has disappeared with …
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As a real estate attorney practicing in Ohio, I frequently encounter situations where co-owners of property find themselves at an impasse. Whether it's siblings who inherited the family home, former business partners, or partners parting ways, disagreements over real estate can create significant legal challenges. Fortunately, Ohio law provides a solution through the partition process.
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John Yonas explains what "good funds" are and how they are used in a real estate transaction.
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We are open for business! Governor DeWine's Stay at Home Order does not impact home closings. Our business is considering an essential business and it is our privilege to continue to work for you during this crisis. Our conference rooms are being cleaned after every closing. Additionally, we have ZOOM set up to allow real …
Have you ever wondered how the home buying process works? In this video, American Homeland Title attorneys John & Lewis go through the basic process.