Having a place to call your own can bring feelings of comfort and pride. However, the decision of renting or buying a home may leave you feeling confused and uncertain. Multiple factors may influence which choice you make. When you have a basic understanding of each...

Squatter’s rights are when someone takes control or residency in property that belongs to someone else without that person’s permission. Squatting may happen when someone at first had permission to be there but then overstayed the agreement. It can also happen if...

Even homebuyers who have purchased other properties before can get wrapped up in the struggles of buying a new property. Not to mention, the struggles you face will likely change as the landscape of real estate continues to evolve over the years. Thus, before you go...

Homebuyers must always have an inspection performed before agreeing to buy a piece of real estate. However, you must also perform a title search to look for other, less obvious issues. According to Realtor.com, title searches review deeds, land records, and other...

When planning to develop commercial real estate, property developers may want to "go green" and place a building in an area with public transportation or near neighborhoods to improve the town's walk score. However, most American cities have mandatory parking...

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...