Real Estate Transactions

Real Estate Law

Real estate law and real estate transactions are governed by a wide body of federal statutes and state statutory and common law. The requirements established by state law often differ significantly from one state to the next. Whether you have a commercial or residential transaction, lease agreement, foreclosure, lien, easement issue, or reverse mortgage question, or you are developing a new subdivision or have questions on homeowner’s association law, consulting with an experienced real estate attorney can help protect your rights.

Real estate transactions normally fall into one of two primary categories: residential transactions and commercial transactions. Each has its own set of issues that buyers and sellers must navigate before a purchase or sale can be completed (or “closed”). We specialize in residential transactions.

Residential Transactions

For many people–whether a business owner, a college graduate with that first paycheck, or a retiree finally enjoying lifelong dreams–buying a home is the largest investment they will ever make. Whether you are buying or selling a home, you may wish to involve experienced legal counsel at the beginning of the process so you are assured of having your rights protected in this most important investment.

Loan Closings

While some closings are completed entirely with one parties funds. Most real estate transactions involve a loan of some type. When the real estate transaction “closes,” the process may include payoff of the seller’s loan, the financing paperwork for the buyer’s loan, verification of a clear title (free of unsatisfied liens or judgments), transfer of the deed(s) with the Clerk of Court, and other legal details involved in the transaction.

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