Real Estate Disputes

Most homeowners and business principals spanning the vast and diverse Atlanta metro area and surrounding locales likely go through life without paying much – if any – attention to the legal terms “eminent domain” and “condemnation.” For those who do so, though, their...

Owning rental properties can be a lucrative business; however, it also comes with its fair share of risks. Fortunately, there are many things Georgia landlords can do to lower those risks and avoid common pitfalls that come with renting a property. Here are some...

Designating specific areas and portions of land for particular uses has not always been a practice in many parts of Georgia and elsewhere. However, over the decades, many states began implementing zoning restrictions in efforts to avoid disturbances and disputes...

It is scary to think that the state of Georgia or your local government can swoop in and take your property when it feels it has just reason to do so, but it can. In some cases, it is possible to fight land condemnation. In others, it isn’t, but it is possible to seek...

During a real estate transaction, a lot of money is on the line. Prospective buyers in Georgia may face an expectation to provide funds at different stages of the transaction, particularly if they move forward with a contract with the intention of purchasing the...

While you might feel like it should be up to you to decide how to use your property, zoning can limit your plans. You do not have to give up on your company or personal goals just because of zoning, though. In Georgia, a variance or even rezoning can help you make the...

Selling a property can be exciting; however, accepting an offer also comes with risks. What if a higher offer comes in after the contract has been signed? Here is what Georgia sellers should know when it comes to finalizing contracts and their obligations after...

Detailing what might be wrong with a piece of real estate to a potential buyer is probably not high on most sellers’ lists, but it is still important. Indeed, thorough real estate disclosures protect both buyers’ and sellers’ interests. This does not mean that it is...

People in Georgia do not just own physical assets anymore. Much of what people now own exists solely online or in the digital world. These digital assets are as much a part of their estates as more physical, tangible objects. So why are so many people leaving digital...

Bobby Flay is a restaurant owner, a Food Network star, and the owner of a consulting firm that specializes in helping others in his line of business improve their bottom lines. Like many others in his industry in Georgia or elsewhere, his businesses were hit pretty...