Why Require An Earnest Money Deposit An Earnest Money Deposit, also known as a good faith deposit, comes from the prospective home buyer and it shows the buyer’s commitment to the seller that they are serious about purchasing a seller’s home. Once the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
