Real Estate

Purchasing real estate often comes with unexpected costs that can catch buyers off guard. These surprise fees can add up quickly, turning what seemed like an affordable deal into an expensive money sink.  Knowing what to look for before signing can help you avoid...

The process of buying a home involves numerous steps, one of which is the submission of earnest money. Earnest money is a deposit made by the homebuyer during the initial stages of purchasing a home. It signals to the seller that the buyer is serious about the...

Purchasing a commercial real estate property is an exciting step toward beginning or expanding your business. However, real estate transactions are complex affairs that hold the potential to introduce many complicating factors. If complications do arise, they can...

It is exciting that you and your family have found a new home to buy. Researching the housing market, looking at houses, and finally deciding on the perfect home can be stressful. However, there are still more things to do before you can get the keys. As part of the...

Perhaps you have found your dream home after a long search, and the closing is imminent. This is a big day, an exciting day, but it may not happen. Here are four issues that could delay the expected date of your closing. 1. An unrealistic date You may have been...

When a Georgia property owner neglects or is unable to pay their property taxes, the county tax commissioner may place the home, business or land up for sale to cover the debt. Auctions are typically held at county courthouses on the first Tuesday of the month, where...

Buying or selling a home in Georgia can be a complicated process, and many take a do-it-yourself approach in the hope of keeping costs low or making more money on the sale. However, real estate attorneys protect their clients’ rights and can actually save them money...