The process of purchasing or selling commercial real estate has potential pitfalls that the savvy business owner should be aware of in order to secure a satisfactory and legally sound deal. Whether it is an expansion of an existing enterprise or the first big move for...
Real Estate
How will you handle your real estate law issues?
When Indiana residents have real estate law issues to address, they are usually looking for one thing: an effective solution. With contract issues, lease issues, residential property purchases, title issues and boundary disputes all within the realm of possibility...
Indiana housing market heating up
The global economy took a big hit over the past year, but the residential real estate market has been very strong in the United States. Some of the hottest markets are here in Indiana. According to Realtor.com's latest rankings, Cour d'Alene and Lafayette-West...
What is a quiet title action?
Part of buying or selling a home in Indianapolis is performing a title search. But what if the title search reveals a defect in the title in which someone has a claim to the property or there is some other encumbrance? In such cases it may be necessary to pursue a...
Real estate market in Indiana solid despite ongoing health crisis
When there is a crisis of any kind impacting people in Indiana and across the nation, there is an understandable fear that it will cause a ripple effect and hinder other aspects of life. This can involve real estate, business and family concerns. Still, it is often...
Legal issues that can impact buying a home
Home ownership is a goal for many Indianapolis residents. It can take a long time and a lot of saving to have the money for a down payment. Once an individual is ready to take the plunge into owning real property, they may have a lot of questions about how to proceed....
Understanding the basics of Indiana’s landlord-tenant law
Almost every person, at one time or another, has been presented with a document and is asked to sign it without fully understanding its contents. When this document is a lease, it can lead to landlord-tenant disputes later on. Before agreeing to the terms of a lease,...
What is dual agency in real estate?
One person may represent both the buyers and sellers in Indiana real estate transactions. But this dual agency comes with some risks and must comply with requirements under the state’s real estate law. Dual agency In general, agency is the relationship that an agent...
How attorneys can help commercial real estate investors
After months of contemplation, you assembled the right team of investors for an initial plunge into commercial real estate investment. While you think you have a firm understanding of the property and its location, you must realize that your education in commercial...
How can I make sure I get paid after doing construction work?
There are many people in the Indianapolis area who make their living in building or renovating homes and businesses. Of course, they expect to get paid for their work once it is complete, either by the owner of the property or, in some cases, a general contractor....