Joseph & Joseph & Hanna

Real Estate and Divorce Lawyers, Columbus Ohio

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In a Sheriff Sale, ⅔ of the Appraised Value is the Opening Bid. How Reliable is That Appraisal?

The appraisers for foreclosure auction property are appointed by the court. The appraisals are not reliable and I tell my clients not to rely upon them. A buyer in a… CONTINUE

How Do I Finance a Home Purchase in Advance of an Auction?

It is best to to have the financial means to buy the property without financing in an auction. If you are going to finance it, you’d better have a bank… CONTINUE

Different Types of Real Estate Closings

There are two types of real estate closings in Ohio: Roundtable closings and Escrow closings, and in Ohio, you can have either type of closing anywhere in the state. Certain… CONTINUE

Title Companies and Closing Protection Letters

There are title companies and there are title agencies. Title companies are the actual insurance company, and typically you want a national company that is the insurance company insuring the… CONTINUE

Bank Foreclosure Sales and Disclosure Requirements

In my experience,  bank contracts used in foreclosure auctions are very, very one-sided. Banks are not making any representations or warranties about the property, and their documents offer very limited protection,… CONTINUE

Should I Have a Lawyer’s Help with a Foreclosure Purchase?

A Sheriff foreclosure is fraught with danger. It is very possible that a lien can be missed and a foreclosure does not wipe that lien off. As an attorney that… CONTINUE




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