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...
The Top 10 Reasons for Title Insurance 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...
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...
Quiet Title Actions: When The Only Option is to Quiet the Claim to Your Property A question I was asked: “I purchased a home at the city’s tax sale and now I have found that I cannot get title insurance. I can’t sell the property by any deed and wonder, why...
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...