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...
Real Estate Law
Understanding title insurance in a Georgia real estate sale
Many first time Georgia home buyers are often puzzled by an entry in the section called “Buyer’s Costs.” The entry is “title insurance.” This entry may also appear in the tabulation of buyer’s costs in a commercial real estate transaction. The individuals who conduct...
Covenants and restrictions: What to know before buying land
If you are in the process of finding the perfect lot of land to build your dream home, you might have looked at a few subdivided lots. This is when a developer purchases a huge tract of land and divides it up into individual parcels that people can purchase to...
The foreclosure process in Georgia
When a person buys a home, the last thing he or she expects to face is a foreclosure. However, in the last year many people have faced unprecedented financial challenges which may make this a concern for some homeowners. It’s helpful to understand the foreclosure...
Contingencies can protect both home buyers and sellers
The purchase or sale of a home is a major transaction. For many people, it will be the most significant transaction they will ever make. That’s why it’s important to ensure that a well-written, enforceable contract guides any sale or purchase of a home. Contingencies...
Real estate investors eye race track
Even with all the recent economic trouble, the commercial real estate market in northern Georgia has been heating up at a furious pace. One of the biggest projects in the area involves building a new factory to make batteries for electric vehicles. A South Korean...
Get the best deal on your new commercial real estate lease
Whether purchasing your first commercial space or entering into a commercial lease, you want to get the best deal possible. The commercial markets constantly change, so small business owners often turn to legal experts for guidance, particularly when negotiating a...
Where is the real estate market headed in Atlanta?
An astonishing trend in real estate that has offset a tough year around the country is in metro Atlanta. According to a recent report by Norada, a Housing Recovery Market Index by Realtor.com showed a 7.8 point real estate market gain above the baseline for January...
How does real estate mediation work?
In any legal situation involving civil law, you often have options for how you wish to settle things. You can go into the courtroom and have a judge hear your case, but you can also choose alternative dispute resolution options. One common choice is to undergo...
Did you know an attorney is required for real estate closings?
The laws governing real estate transactions vary from state to state. In Georgia, an attorney must oversee all real estate closings. It’s important to understand what this means for you. An attorney hired by a party other than yourself is not going to be looking out...