Before you buy rural land in Ohio, there are a few things you need to investigate beyond the price, the view, and whether you can picture a house sitting on the hill. I recently had two really good conversations with prospective buyers who were looking at country homes and land. One wanted to be able to homestead, while the other simply wanted to make sure there weren't restrictions that would prevent them from bringing the animals they currently own to their next property. They were asking great questions. And ... read more

  The risk of fraud in real estate is especially high stakes. One of the biggest threats is wire fraud. This is when a fraudster impersonates someone involved in a real estate transaction and convinces you to send your closing funds to the wrong bank account. The consequences can be devastating. A successful fraudster can potentially take someone's life savings in a matter of minutes, and once that money is wired away, recovering it is unlikely. According to the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report, Americans r... read more

We had the privilege of being part of a closing that was about so much more than buying and selling a house. A family had owned a once beautiful home on a large piece of acreage for several generations. They wanted to preserve the surrounding land while selling the home and a small portion of the property separately. Our team was able to help make that happen. We represented the family through zoning changes, attended city zoning meetings, coordinated the lot split, and helped navigate the process from beginning ... read more

What Is Seller Financing? In a seller-financed transaction, the seller agrees to accept payments over time rather than receiving the entire purchase price at closing. The buyer signs a promissory note outlining the loan terms, including the interest rate, payment amount, loan length, and any balloon payment, if applicable. Some people mistakenly call this a “land contract,” where the buyer does not take ownership until a later date. Though similar, in a seller-financed transaction, the buyer receives ... read more