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...
Real Estate
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...
Understanding the process of selling a home by owner
In the current housing market, some sellers may decide to put their home up for sale by owner. There are several benefits, including control over the process and retaining more of the proceeds of the sale. However, there are some risks that sellers should be aware of...
What is the difference between title defects and encumbrances?
Owning property typically comes with various obligations, including maintenance and recordkeeping. Fulfilling these duties could help address issues even before they become significant problems. However, some might be concealed until complications arise, including...
What is adverse possession?
In general, a person acquires title to property through a purchase or perhaps inheritance. It might come as a surprise to learn that, under limited circumstances, a person can acquire title to land simply by living on or possessing the land for 10 or more years....
What is adverse possession in Indiana?
Acquiring legal title to real property in Indiana can be accomplished in a number of ways. Most commonly, legal title is obtained through a real estate purchase transaction. Another common way one can obtain title to real estate is through inheritance. A third,...
The home seller’s disclosure obligations
Buying or selling a home is among the most important transactions in a person’s life. Beyond the expense, a home is where you live and raise your family, so you want to ensure it is a safe and comfortable place. With this in mind, people often ask what a home seller...
Understanding title insurance in Indiana
One of the least understood aspects of any real estate transaction is “title insurance.” Virtually every entity that makes a loan to enable the purchase of a residence requires the buyer to purchase a policy of “lender’s title insurance.” The borrower is required to...
Can I fight an eminent domain action?
Real Estate law can be complicated and messy. This is because it is some of the oldest law and court cases in the United States, and it has changed significantly over the hundreds of years of our country’s existence. However, the supposed hallmark of our real estate...
