by David Soble | Apr 11, 2021 | Land Contract, Purchase Agreements, Purchases, Real Estate Law
If you are preparing to buy a home in Michigan, one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself is to hire a professional home inspector before you sign anything at closing. As a Michigan real estate professional with more than 35 years of experience,...
by David Soble | Jan 1, 2021 | Contract Law, Purchase Agreements, Real Estate Law
Equitable mortgage situations arise in Michigan more often than most investors realize. When they do, a court can look straight through a purchase agreement, warranty deed, and lease-back arrangement. The judge can then declare your entire transaction a mortgage...
by David Soble | Mar 19, 2020 | Purchase Agreements, Real Estate Law
No Legal Requirement to Use Agent In both positive and bad times, people use real estate agents to market their homes. But in favorable times, it makes sense that it is easier to sell and market a home on your own. There are no legal requirements to use a real estate...
by David Soble | Mar 9, 2020 | Purchase Agreements, Real Estate Law
The Michigan seller’s disclosure statement is one of the most consequential documents in any residential real estate transaction. Yet, it is routinely misunderstood, rushed through, or filled out incorrectly. As a Michigan real estate professional with more than...
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 | Purchase Agreements, Quiet Title Actions, Real Estate Law
As a Michigan real estate attorney, I often hear one common question from buyers, sellers, and lenders. What is the real difference between a real estate attorney vs. a title company in a transaction, and do you actually need both? It is a fair and important question....
