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...
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...
No Legal Requirement to Use Agent In good and bad times, people use real estate agents to market their homes. But in good 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 agent to sell...
This is a legal document that gives the prospective buyer details of the property. It is a binding document and should be completed without the help of a real estate agent or other third party. Every residential home seller in Michigan and Ohio must complete this...
This question comes from Megan H., a real estate investor out of Texas who owns property here in metropolitan Detroit. She writes in to say that she is selling her property in Waterford, Michigan. Megan and the buyer are under a purchase agreement and are scheduled to...
What Does a Title Company Do? As a real estate attorney in Michigan, I’m often asked what the difference is between using a real estate attorney and a title company in a real estate transaction. Title companies ensure that a legal title to a property or piece of real...