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.
Read more Ohio Real Estate Partition: When Co-Owners Can’t Agree
Marriage, divorce, & dower rights are very important pieces of information that we collect during the home buying or selling process. Learn why here.
Read more Marriage, Divorce, and Dower Rights with Real Estate
Have you ever wondered how the home buying process works? In this video, American Homeland Title attorneys John & Lewis go through the basic process.
This video explains how to read a closing disclosure and an ALTA HUD 1 Settlement Statement.
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