Real Estate
Insurance Tips for Property Owners and Contractors
When it’s time to make repairs or renovations to your home or business, don’t assume your existing … Continue Reading
‘Til Death Do Us Partition: The Critical Difference Between “Joint Tenants” and “Joint Tenants With Full Rights of Survivorship” in Michigan
“Please” and “thank you” may be the “magic words” your mother taught you, but there are also … Continue Reading
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Names Jeff Swenarton to Its First-Ever List of “Go To Lawyers” in Real Estate and Condo Law
We are thrilled to announce shareholder Jeff Swenarton has been selected to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural listing … Continue Reading
Michigan Community Associations With Older Property Restrictions Must Act Now to Retain Those Limitations
Last year, Michigan enacted a real estate law that could have a profound impact on the continued … Continue Reading
Why the Michigan Supreme Court’s Definition of a “Modular Home” Matters in All Real Estate Transactions
As real estate lawyers, we know that clarity, thoroughness, and precision are indispensable elements of the documentation … Continue Reading
Construction Lien Claim Filings Should Move Forward During Michigan’s Coronavirus Crisis
As Michigan businesses sift through the meaning and applications of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19), … Continue Reading
HUD Notice Seeks to Clarify Questions Regarding Service Animals and Housing Discrimination Against the Disabled
Millions of Americans with a range of disabilities and health conditions rely on assistance animals for their … Continue Reading
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 … 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 … 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 … Continue Reading