You feel ready to buy your first home in Ohio and start the next chapter of your life. What red flags may turn your dream of becoming a homeowner into a nightmare?  There are several warning signs homeowners should be aware of from the start. Learn how to protect your...

When a business or individual looks to buy real estate, the purchaser has a variety of factors to consider. One of these factors involves finding the best option for financing.  Good financial terms and rates can make a difference between a good deal and a poor one. ...

As Ohio State University explains, adverse possession in Ohio is a holdover doctrine from old English law that may give caretakers the right to legally claim land they utilize.  This doctrine historically encouraged settlers to maximize available land and make it...

Land ownership has long been something highly prized in modern society. Buying a home, for example, is an integral component of the quintessential American dream. Private ownership of land, however, may be upended by law or a power referred to as eminent domain. At...

Real estate disputes surface for many reasons, from zoning issues to financing and the sale of commercial property. Sometimes, these disputes are managed in a relatively amicable manner, while other disputes are very contentious and can drag on in court. The outcome...

The impact of zoning laws on property or the purchase of properly can be significant. As a result, business owners and those considering the purchase of a property should understand what zoning laws are and what they can do about a zoning law that has become a burden....

Most companies have a wide range of real estate needs. Even companies that operate almost exclusively on the internet, such as Amazon, for example, have distribution centers and warehouses throughout the country. The common refrain in the business world is that “brick...

Ohio businesses that are planning a move to buy and build on real estate for retail, industrial or even office space needs, among other needs, must be aware of certain zoning areas and restrictions that could impact the potential use of such real estate. As many of...

Many landowners in Ohio are in a situation where part of their land can be legally accessed by someone else. This is known as an easement, and it gives another person a partial interest in someone else’s land. An easement allows that person to use the land, the space...

To most of us the term “arbitrage” sounds vaguely familiar. Arbitrage, as a noun, is the buying and selling of things (usually securities) at a low price, and then almost immediately selling them at a higher price. In real estate arbitrage, used as a verb...