Buying your home is the dream for a lot of people. If you are in the market for a new home, you may see homes with prices that seem too good to be true. Often, they are true and they may just be foreclosures. Foreclosures are homes owned by the bank because the...
What should you do while preparing to show your house?
As with any real estate process, selling your house can be frustrating due to the sheer amount of details involved. However, even the smallest of improvements can catch a potential buyer's attention. Pay attention to cleaning According to the New York Times, walking...
Restrictions for homeowners associations
Whether someone owns a condo or a house, there may be a homeowners association fee. HOAs help maintain the community and provide certain amenities, but they also place restrictions on homeowners. There are certain HOA rules that are perfectly legal. However, there...
Eminent domain: A review for property owners
It can take a lifetime for an Indiana resident to save enough money to buy real property. Unlike personal property, which can include clothing, jewelry, and musical instruments, real property relates to land, acreage, and buildings such as homes and commercial...
Obtaining a mechanic’s lien in Indiana
If a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, laborer or equipment lessor does not receive payment for a job performed in Indiana, they may then file for what is known as a mechanic’s lien. This is a way to possibly speed up payment, as well as protect their own...
Understanding a driveway easement
There are a few different types of easements that may apply to your property, and it's important to understand the legal ramifications. You may not be the only one who can use your land, even though you do own that land. For instance, if you live in a condo or an HOA,...
Handling a real estate dispute
When it comes to selling, buying or leasing real estate (residential or commercial), there are many challenges that people may encounter. Sometimes, these transactions result in unexpected hurdles, such as a disagreement. In some instances, seemingly minor...
Types of commercial leases
There may be a number of retail spaces available for lease in the area of Indiana where an entrepreneur wants to open a business. A major factor in choosing the right one is what kind of commercial lease the landlord offers. Per FindLaw, a net lease...
What is included in a real estate purchase agreement?
When you buy a home in Indiana, you will sign a real estate purchase agreement. This legally binding contract will have several provisions in it. According to Realtor.com, it is crucial for you to read and understand the terms of the purchase agreement to prevent any...
