If you’re buying a new home, you probably want to have a home inspection done. You need to make sure that the home is in good condition and that it will pass the inspection, both so that you know it is safe and so that you know it’s a good investment. But there are...
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What can you do when a seller hides real estate defects?
There are several layers of protection in place for those buying real estate in Ohio. First and foremost, the state requires in-depth disclosures by the seller. They have to write out the condition of various systems so that buyers can make an informed decision. ...
Hurley Law Represents Buyer of $3.75 million Industrial Property
Hurley Law recently represented a buyer in acquiring a $3,750,000 mixed use industrial property. Our client is a leading supplier of commercial construction supplies with multiple national locations. The property will be used for industrial warehousing and offices, as...
Options for breaking a commercial lease
Many entrepreneurs share a common understanding that business involves taking a lot of risks. Startup owners may decide to enter into a lease for commercial property to create a specific image for their operation. Not long after, they may learn that they acted too...
Real estate taxes have increased; Can an appeal to lower your new Ohio property valuation be won?
Home values have sharply increased this year due to the pandemic, leading to larger property tax bills. Butler County Treasurer, Nancy Nix, said after the March 18 deadline to collect the first half of property taxes the office collected $304.3 million, which is a...
The potential pitfalls of selling your home without a realtor
When most people sell their homes, they do so with the help of a realtor. This is because real estate transactions are confusing, and realtors have a unique understanding of how to navigate their complexities. Yet, you may dislike the idea of paying a realtor a...
Commercial landlords offer ‘pandemic clauses’
The COVID-19 pandemic has harmed commercial property owners in Ohio and across the country as retail tenants fall further behind in rent payments due to significantly reduced sales. Recent news over vaccines being available in the weeks or months to come is promising,...
Multiple options for joint ownership of real estate exist
When buying a home with another person, whether a spouse, fiance, partner or even a friend, it is important that the ownership of the property is clear. If both parties want to have ownership, multiple options exist for entering into that type of arrangement. Of...
Ensuring nothing goes wrong at a real estate closing
Buying a home is an exciting experience. Whether Ohio residents are buying their first home or are upgrading from a starter home, it is important to understand the real estate closing process. Even if parties have gone through a closing before, it may have been years...
Contingencies can help reduce the stress of real estate purchases
Looking for the perfect home can take some time. It is not uncommon for people to become frustrated and stressed after viewing a large number of homes, but when the right one comes along, it can feel as though everything is beginning to fall into place. That feeling...