by David Soble | Mar 1, 2020 | Contract Law, Purchase Agreements, Real Estate Law
Buyer’s remorse on a real estate purchase agreement is more common than most sellers expect. A buyer who seemed confident and committed at signing suddenly raises last-minute objections, refuses to appear at closing, or simply disappears. This sudden shift...
by David Soble | Jan 18, 2020 | Deeds, Real Estate Law
A quitclaim deed in Michigan is one of the most commonly misunderstood legal documents in real estate. It sounds straightforward. You sign a form, transfer the property, and the transaction finishes. However, as a Michigan real estate professional, I regularly see...
by David Soble | Jan 18, 2020 | Business Law, Contract Law, Financial Disputes, Real Estate Law
Navigating Michigan Real Estate Disputes: Arbitration vs. Court Litigation When a Michigan real estate deal goes wrong, such as when a builder walks off with your deposit, a seller conceals foundation damage, or a landlord refuses to honor a lease, your first instinct...
by David Soble | Jan 18, 2020 | Deeds, Real Estate Law
When an ex-spouse claims more equity from a property than what the divorce decree initially provides, many people are caught completely off guard. The divorce is supposed to be final, and the property was already divided. A dispute can surface years later about who...
by David Soble | Jan 18, 2020 | Quiet Title Actions, Real Estate Law
A client came to me after buying a home at a county tax sale. He spent months making extensive repairs, only to discover he could not secure title insurance. Because of this administrative blockade, he could not sell or refinance the property. His real estate agent...
by David Soble | Jan 18, 2020 | Land Contract
If you want to buy a Michigan home but cannot qualify for a traditional mortgage, alternative paths exist. You have likely come across two popular alternative structures: a land contract vs. a rent-to-own arrangement. At first glance, these options seem incredibly...