by David Soble | Jul 2, 2022 | Deeds, Quiet Title Actions, Real Estate Law
The Meaning of “Race Notice” Michigan is a race notice state. When there are conflicting claims of interest in a property, the party who has recorded their interest first can claim rightful ownership provided that other requirements of the state’s...
by David Soble | Aug 15, 2021 | Deeds, Quiet Title Actions, Real Estate Law
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 happen despite the drafter’s best efforts. It is not uncommon for a...
by David Soble | Jul 14, 2021 | Deeds, Land Contract, Purchase Agreements, Real Estate Law
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...
by David Soble | Jun 15, 2021 | Deeds, Land Contract, Purchase Agreements, Real Estate Law
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 whys. First, the country registrar is just that, a place where...
by David Soble | Jan 18, 2020 | Deeds, Real Estate Law
I received this question from Susan L. of Walled Lake, MI. Back in 2005, Susan and her mother purchased a small home in Wolverine Lake. They lived in the home together until this year, when Susan purchased her own home. Recently, when Susan was going through some...
by David Soble | Jan 18, 2020 | Deeds, Real Estate Law
This question comes from Emilio, out of Shelby Township, who asks, “My wife and I were divorced in 2013. My wife was awarded the home in the divorce if she refinanced my interest off the home with me within two years after the divorce. The divorce decree does not...
