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Real Estate Law for Home Buyers and Sellers in New Baltimore and Macomb County

Our legal team protects your interests from offer to closing, reviewing contracts, clearing title issues, and explaining every step so you can move with confidence.

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Real Estate Law for Home Buyers and Sellers in New Baltimore and Macomb County

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Trusted Legal Counsel for Michigan Real Estate Buyers, Sellers, and Developers

Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a vacation cottage, investing in commercial property, or negotiating a lease, real estate transactions are among the most important legal and financial events in life. At Anchor Bay Law, we provide comprehensive, personalized legal representation to clients across Southeast Michigan in all types of real estate matters, from the simple to the highly complex.

While real estate deals may appear straightforward on the surface, the reality is that every property, every contract, and every deal carries its own set of risks. Our goal is to help you navigate those risks, help you protect your investment, and make sure your transaction proceeds smoothly from offer to closing, and beyond.

Why Real Estate Transactions Require Legal Guidance

It’s a common misconception that real estate law is simple or routine. Many buyers and sellers assume that “the paperwork is standard” or that the real estate agent “takes care of everything.” While agents are essential to the process, they are not attorneys, and their forms are not a substitute for legal review.

Even in the most common setting, being a residential home sale, legal issues can arise involving easements, land use restrictions, title defects, environmental concerns, and disclosure requirements. Purchase agreements may include boilerplate clauses that do not reflect your goals or protect your rights. In commercial transactions, the stakes are even higher and the documents more technical.

At Anchor Bay Law, we strive to ensure that your rights are preserved and your liabilities are limited. We help you make informed decisions based on a full understanding of what you’re signing.

To explore how we assist clients throughout the real estate process, see our explanations on the differences between residential and commercial transactions, as well as how due diligence protects your investment before closingand our role in each transaction.

Custom Legal Support for Real Estate Professionals and Investors

Anchor Bay Law also represents real estate investors, landlords, flippers, and professionals who buy and sell property as part of their business. These clients face special challenges, from forming LLCs to reduce liability, to preparing leaseback agreements, joint venture structures, or 1031 exchange documentation. If you're engaged in property as part of your portfolio or business, Anchor Bay Law provides strategic counsel to help maximize your opportunities and minimize your exposure.

Why Clients Choose Anchor Bay Law

Anchor Bay Law strives in all aspects to provide clarity, security, and peace of mind. We take the time to understand your transaction, explain the legal landscape in plain English, and respond promptly at every stage. We don’t “overlawyer” deals. We believe in protecting your interests without jeopardizing your momentum.

FAQs for Real Estate Law in New Baltimore and Macomb County

What does a real estate attorney do for buyers and sellers?

We review and draft purchase agreements, addendums, and occupancy agreements, coordinate title and closing, explain disclosures, resolve inspection disputes, and make sure funds and documents are handled properly under Michigan law.

Do I still need a lawyer if the title company handles closing?

Title companies prepare settlement papers and issue title insurance, they do not give legal advice. Your attorney is your advocate, spotting contract risks, negotiating repairs or credits, and protecting you if issues arise before closing in Macomb County.

How are title issues handled in Michigan?

We review the title commitment, resolve liens, unpaid taxes, or boundary questions, and confirm the legal description. Deeds are recorded with the Macomb County Register of Deeds after closing so ownership changes are publicly recorded.

What contingencies should I consider in my offer?

Common protections include financing, appraisal, and inspection contingencies, plus sale of current home when needed. We tailor timelines and remedies, such as repair requests or seller credits, to fit the property and market in New Baltimore and nearby communities.

How much are closing costs for buyers and sellers?

Buyers typically see lender fees, title premiums, recording fees, and prepaid taxes and insurance. Sellers see transfer tax, owner title policy when applicable, recording fees, and agreed credits. We estimate costs early so there are no surprises at a Macomb County closing.

Can you help with For Sale By Owner transactions?

Yes. We draft the purchase agreement, required disclosures, and closing documents, coordinate title and escrow, and keep the process on track for FSBO deals in New Baltimore, Chesterfield Township, and across Macomb County.

How long does it take to close in Michigan?

Cash deals can close in as little as two to three weeks if title is clear. Financed purchases often take four to six weeks to allow for appraisal, underwriting, and title work. We manage deadlines and keep you informed from acceptance to recording.

Please note: it's always best to get in touch with our legal team to make sure each specific question you might have we can answer to you directly to ensure 100% accurate information.