Your home should be your sanctuary, a place where you feel safe and secure. Still, something as simple as a landlord entering your rental unit without permission can shatter this sense of security. What are your legal options in such situations? Landlords must respect...
Real Estate
Can landlords evict tenants for renovations?
You are settled into your rental, comfortable and familiar with your surroundings. Suddenly, you receive notice that your landlord is planning major renovations and requires you to move out. This situation can feel like a violation of your rights as a tenant. But can...
Understanding closing costs for buyers: What to expect and how to prepare
Buying a home in Indianapolis is an exciting journey. Understanding these costs is essential to avoid surprises. These fees, due at the end of the transaction, can impact your budget. Here’s what you need to know. What are closing costs? Closing costs are various fees...
Determining the severity of a contract breach
Building a home can be an exciting journey filled with hopes and expectations. The foundation of it all is a contract that enumerates your specifications and holds your plans in place. However, if you suspect your contractor may have breached the contract, it can...
Current trends in Indiana’s residential real estate market
Since the coronavirus pandemic ended, the real estate market in Indiana and the rest of the country have seen a boom. Keeping with the trend, recent data from across Indiana shows that the real estate market in the state is still growing. In fact, even as the prices...
Getting help with all aspects of a real estate transaction
Real estate contracts are very commonplace in society. While they occur on a regular basis, this does not equate to them being simple and without issue. Because contracts are the basis for each real estate transaction, any type of contractual issue could arise. Real...
How can the appraisal results affect my mortgage?
Getting an appraisal for a property is often essential when securing a mortgage for a real estate purchase or refinancing a home. This procedure helps provide an accurate property valuation, aiding the buyer and lender in creating a fair lending arrangement. Appraisal...
Legal strategies for preventing real estate disputes in Indiana
Real estate disputes are a challenging aspect of property ownership and management. In Indianapolis, disagreements can arise over a variety of issues, including, but not limited to, disputes over purchase agreements, lease disagreements, title issues, easement...
The importance of a good real estate contract
Real estate transactions are usually complicated for both the buyer and the seller. The process involves a lot of paperwork and numbers, which can feel like a lot to think about while you are also trying to focus on moving. One of the most important documents of the...
Some Indiana property owners could face new fees
Property owners need to be up to date on laws that could impact certain payments and be costly to them. When there are disputes, it is imperative to know the law and how to combat projects and legal changes that could be problematic. Such is the case with a new state...