Real Estate
Do Trustees, Personal Representatives, Conservators, and Guardians Need to Provide a Seller’s Disclosure Statement When Selling a Home in Michigan?
If you have ever sold real estate in Michigan – specifically a home with one to four residential units – you may recall completing a … Continue Reading
Condominium Living: Be Prepared to Abide by the Rules
Looking for a starter home, searching for the home of your dreams, or downsizing for retirement? There are many factors to consider: multi-story or ranch, … Continue Reading
How to Use a Michigan Judgment Lien in Your Collection Efforts
If you own real property in Michigan, you won’t be able to sell it or refinance unless you have a clean title. If you are … Continue Reading
Michigan Real Estate Basics: Title to Real Property
Title issues can arise in every real property transaction, and how property owners hold title plays a significant role in any potential dispute. Let’s look … Continue Reading
Adverse Possession in Real Property Boundary Disputes
Believe it or not, a person can become the rightful owner of a piece of real property even if he does not have legal title … Continue Reading
Legal Distinctions Between Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, Assistance Animals, and Pets
Animals play a vital role in the health, safety, and wellbeing of people around the world. Certain animals, known as “service animals,” are specifically trained … Continue Reading
Conducting a Commercial Real Estate Environmental Due Diligence
Environmental due diligence – the assessment of known and potential environmental liabilities and obligations associated with a piece of property – is an integral part … Continue Reading
Ensuring Your Property’s Taxable Value Is Capped
In Michigan, property taxes are calculated according to the taxable value of that real estate. This usually means that as the taxable value of the … Continue Reading
The Benefits and Pitfalls of Real Estate Land Contracts
A land contract can be an attractive alternative to a traditional real estate transaction. Unlike a conventionally financed purchase of property, third-party lenders are not … Continue Reading
Homeowners’ Associations and Restrictions Against Airbnb and Other Short-Term Rentals
With the explosion in Airbnb, VRBO, and other home-sharing services, many homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are considering covenants to ban short-term rentals. The question is whether … Continue Reading