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A Complete Construction Checklist for Building Your 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...
Learn About Recording 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 Made 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.
The 11 Best Practices of Purchasing Commercial Property
Regarding purchasing a commercial property — whether it’s your first purchase or your tenth — be sure to follow these eleven best practices. It’ll save you time, and most of all, money. Purchase Agreement This is the single most important document that you can have in...
How to Deal With a Boundary Dispute on Your Property
Dealing With a Boundary Dispute Boundary disputes involve issues that occur between two or more property owners occupying neighboring properties. In some cases, boundary disputes can arise when an owner builds a fence, a building or a wall. Understanding the Extent of...
Top Reasons to Hire a Home Inspector Before You Buy
We’ve all been told that when purchasing a home, we should have a home inspection. It's our opinion that it is not an option. Purchasing a home is generally the largest investment a person makes in their lifetime. Many home buyers lack the experience and knowledge to...
Real Estate in Probate: When Can an Executor of an Estate Convey Real Estate?
Before we get into when an estate executor or personal representative can convey real estate, it is important to understand the basics of the probate process, which are discussed below. What Is Probate? Probate is the term for the legal process by which a deceased...
When Does a Letter of Intent Constitute a Contract?
A real estate buyer and seller write up their own Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to engage in a real estate land lease transaction. They spend some time on the document outlining some of the chief terms of the prospective deal that they will put in a contract in the near...
How Equitable Mortgage Laws Can Unwind Your Transaction
Since about 2014, real estate investing and "flipping" has been a hot and profitable industry. While there are great deals out there, Michigan law will not tolerate abusive investment tactics at the expense of Michigan homeowners. Below is Michigan case law, which...
Could a Mortgage Modification Help Your Financial Situation?
MORTGAGE MODIFICATION Are you behind on mortgage payments? Is your lender threatening foreclosure actions against you? Waiting on your lender to reach out to you with help is not going to improve your financial situation. Instead of facing a mortgage foreclosure,...
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