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Ohio Real Estate Disclosure Law: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The Ohio Supreme Court recently clarified what sellers must disclose and what buyers must uncover under the state’s residential property disclosure rules in Ashmus v. Coughlin [Slip Opinion No. 2025-Ohio-2412]. In Ashmus, buyers had planned to demolish and rebuild a lakefront home, but later discovered a sewer line running through the property...

Avoiding Probate in Ohio: Tools for Transferring Real Estate

When most people sit down with me to discuss estate planning, their top priority is avoiding probate – especially with real estate. Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a deceased person’s estate which includes paying debts and distributing assets according to their will or, if there is no will, Ohio law. It can be time-consuming,...

Looking for a Fixer-Upper? These States Are Full of Them

With home prices still hovering near record highs, many buyers are turning to fixer-uppers as a more affordable path to homeownership. But not all states offer the same opportunities. The linked article from Realtor.com breaks down where fixer-upper homes are most common, most affordable, and most likely to deliver a renovation return. Whether...

Think Your Sale Is Safe? Here’s Why Buyers Bail at the Last Minute

When it comes to real estate, even the most promising deals can unravel before closing day. Whether you're a seller, agent, or industry professional, understanding why buyers walk away is key to protecting your transaction. This article from Yahoo sheds light on the five most common reasons buyers back out—ranging from financing issues to...

Renters Rejoice: Your Monthly Payments Could Unlock a Mortgage

Some good news for future home buyers is coming out of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. In addition to instructing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrency as an asset for mortgage risk assessments, renters may now use their rent payments as one of the variables that can impact their credit scores-and potentially increase their...

Dan Calvin elected as new president of Heartland Title Agency

The Heartland Title Agency Board is pleased to announce that Daniel P. Calvin has been elected to serve as the new President of Heartland Title Agency. Dan, a former vice-president of the company and Member of the law firm of Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, brings a wealth of experience in real estate to his new role.

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