The purchase or sale of a home is a major legal and financial transaction, and it is important for one navigating this process to take steps to protect their interests. Legal protection is critical at each step of the real estate process for both buyers and sellers....
Real Estate Law
Adverse possession claim trespasses onto federal turf
The typical process to acquire land involves a buyer who provides payment to a seller who evidences and transfers that ownership via a deed recorded in a state registry. The doctrine of adverse possession defies that convention. Five elements of a claim While each...
Do I have a way to fight eminent domain?
Owning your own home and land is the American dream. After all, the whole idea of “putting down roots” starts with owning your own family home. However, regardless of how long your family has owned your land and home, the federal and state government have the ability...
How title insurance works in a Georgia real estate transaction
Buying a piece of land in Georgia (or any other state) involves requires a solution to a unique problem: ownership of land is not the same as another asset. The owner cannot take physical possession of the land, and the buyer cannot be certain that the owner has the...
Timeline of a real estate closing in Georgia
When buying or selling a home in Georgia, you will likely go through a real estate closing. This process can seem daunting, but you will understand more about what to expect by reading this step-by-step guide. The initial offer Once you have found the home of your...
Do you have to disclose if someone died in a for sale property?
Real estate disclosures are designed to give prospective buyers sufficient information to understand the condition of the properties they are interested in acquiring. In Georgia and other jurisdictions, material defects in a property may need to be disclosed if a...
The difference between a conditional use permit and a variance
When a person wants to purchase a parcel of land in Cumming, that person wants to know what type of structure can be built on the land. Apart from natural features such as hills, streams, rivers, and general topography, the most important control is the Cumming...
5 considerations for your retail store’s lease
If you're a business owner, leasing space for your retail business is likely an important concern. It's imperative to make sure the potential retail store lease you're thinking of signing in Georgia has terms that are beneficial to you. With that in mind, here are...
Hiring an attorney when purchasing a home
When a North Georgia area resident purchases a home, it is often the largest purchase they will ever make. Homes cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and although real estate agents may do a good job of representing their buyer in the process an attorney can offer...
Three points to consider before purchasing a home
With the real estate market on fire, potential home buyers are snapping up property in the metro Atlanta area left and right. If you are ready to buy a home now may be the time to do it. However, it is important not to rush into the decision to become a homeowner. The...