Real Estate

Are you ready to finally build the new home you always dreamed of? Perhaps you are considering adding on to your existing home. Construction projects are expensive. The last thing you want to discover after the project is over is that an unsatisfied construction lien...

Often when individuals purchase real estate, their understanding of the transaction is that the Seller will convey the real estate by executing and recording a deed. However, there are actually various types of deeds, each with their own set of warranties or...

Legal interests in real estate seem simple upon first consideration – someone may own a home, and when they sell it, the buyer owns it. However, even such “simple” purchase and sale arrangements are often layered with other forms of legal interests being retained or...

When you are buying real estate there are many different documents that need to be executed at closing. One of those documents is the FIRPTA Affidavit. Although this document is only executed by the Seller, it is still important that the Buyer understands the...

When buying real estate in Wisconsin, one of the items you will need to consider is how you would like to take title of the property. If you are buying the property as an individual, then this is usually not an issue; however, this item will play an important role if...

There has been a significant increase in home remodeling projects since the pandemic began over a year ago, and many people choose to hire a contractor to assist them. Not all contractors provide written contracts with the details of the project, such as total costs,...

In almost every real estate transaction title work will be ordered and a title commitment will be provided to the parties to review prior to closing. A title commitment is a document that provides information pertaining to the property that is subject to the...

Are you thinking it is time to build your new dream home or do some remodeling to your existing home?  Are you a busy homebuilder just trying to keep up?  In either case, you should be aware of a Wisconsin statute that sets out procedures for addressing defects that...