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...
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...
When you move into the home you just bought, the last thing you want is to find out there are defects that can affect your quality of life and even your safety. Unless you knowingly bought a fixer-upper and are prepared to make the repairs, you expect your new home to...
Reading through the contract may be one of your least favorite things about buying a home, but as we at the law office of Katzman & Katzman, P.C., are aware, it is important to fully understand each item in your deed, as there may be surprises pertaining to the...
If you are trying to get a mortgage to buy a home, then you probably already know there are many rules and regulations. Indiana lenders set guidelines and have strict rules about all steps in the process of securing a loan. This is largely due to the high risk of...
