Considerations for Buying and Selling Real Estate When Tenants are Involved

Considerations for Buying and Selling Real Estate When Tenants are Involved – The Importance of the Tenant Estoppel Certificate. Real estate transactions are strange and often lead to unforeseen complications. Real estate transactions become further complicated when they involve tenant-occupied properties, be it commercial spaces, apartment complexes, or single-family homes. The purchase of a rental […]
Real ID Act

Go to your wallet and pull out our Indiana driver’s license. Does it have a star in the upper right-hand corner? If not, then it may be time to take a trip to the BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles) to get a “Real ID.” The Real ID Act passed in Indiana in 2010 but has […]
Does Your Business have a Litigation Hold Policy?

Most businesses and individuals who have been involved in civil litigation are familiar with the discovery process – when the parties of a lawsuit exchange information and documents that are relevant to the issues of the case. Anyone who has been involved in a lawsuit in Indiana knows that they have a duty under the […]
Title Insurance – What It Is and Why You Need It

What is title insurance and why should I bother? This is a question I often hear when guiding a client through the initial stages of a real estate transaction. In a simple transaction – family to family, small purchase price, etc. – it may seem like title insurance isn’t necessary. No matter how small the […]