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A Specific Power of Attorney: What Happens When Someone is Not Competent To Sign Real Estate Documents
Lisa, a realtor from Livonia, Michigan asks, “my seller's husband needs to sign papers to close the home. However, he is not lucid. Their realtor said she will get him to sign a power of attorney to his son. Is this right or even legal? Attorney in Fact First,...
The Top 10 Reasons Property Owners Should Have Title Insurance
Title insurance is important for new homeowners to have because, while the home may be new to you, the property will have an entire ownership history of its own that may be unknown to you. Conducting a thorough title search can help you discover any title defects that...
Reformation of a Deed: What to Do When A Deed Contains Mistakes
Scrivener’s Affidavits, Corrective Deeds and Curative Notices. Sometimes, not everything in life goes as planned. This is never more true than when it involves real estate and the law. At times, when drafting real estate documents, such as a deed, a mistake can...
Five Tips for a Successful Property Flip in Metro Detroit
While house flipping is a great way to make a quick profit, this endeavor requires realistic expectations and well-laid-out plans for every step of the process in advance. All too often, wide-eyed first-time buyers entering the fix-and-flip market are excited by...
How and Where to Record Real Estate Documents in Michigan
Perhaps you have experienced your own frustration with your county’s recording office before. You read through all the necessary requirements for recording a deed or other real estate instrument with your county recording office, only to have it rejected and returned...
Making a Document Management Plan: The Importance of Having A Business Document Retention Policy
Technology was supposed to be the answer to the mountains of paper that go along with managing a business. But the digital files can form mountains just as high, or worse--get lost in the bottomless crevasses of your hard drive. Whether it is paper piles or microchip...
If You’re Building or Remodeling Your Home, You Need a Construction Agreement
If you’ve ever embarked on a home remodeling or construction project, you quickly realize that the endeavor is not for the weary. There are so many details to manage. Then there are the unforeseen circumstances that will come up, and trust us, they will). The last...
The Complete Checklist for Constructing a New Home
Did you know there are over 100 steps to building a new home? If you’ve never built your own home before, we urge you before taking that initial step to review our checklist of all the things you need to do. There’s a handy infographic to the left of all the stages...
How and Where to Record Real Estate Documents in Michigan
When it comes to your own personal property, or investment property, knowing where your county registrar's office is, and how to effectively use their services is super important. Let’s break down the why’s. First, the country registrar is just that, a place where...
The Top 3 Mistakes People Make When Selling Real Estate Subject to Probate
Selling real estate that is subject to a probate action is unlike a traditional real estate sales transaction. There are more state legal requirements that must be addressed before a sale can occur. This article discuss 3 mistakes that will impeded a real estate closing.
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