Fort Worth Real Estate Lawyer for Title Transactions and Like-Kind Exchanges

Real estate transactions can be very complicated. Buyers and sellers of homes or other properties will need to address issues related to financing, appraisals, inspections, closing costs, and more. There are a variety of factors that may lead to additional expenses during the closing process, and in some cases, these issues may affect the parties’ ability to complete a transaction. For both buyers and sellers, it is crucial to work with an attorney who has experience in real estate law. A skilled lawyer can identify any issues that may play a role in a real estate transaction, and they can advocate on behalf of their client and determine the best ways to overcome any problems that may arise.

Gonzalez Law, PLLC provides legal help to clients during real estate transactions, ensuring that they fully understand their rights, requirements, and options. Our attorneys have more than 30 years of combined legal experience, and we also serve as title agents for Alamo Title Company, which has been providing title services to people throughout the state of Texas since 1922. Attorney Joe Gonzalez is also a certified public accountant, and this allows him to provide additional insight into the financial issues that can play a role in a transaction and the tax implications of buying, selling, or leasing property.

Real Estate and Title Services in Fort Worth

With our understanding of real estate transactions and our experience performing title searches, we can help buyers and sellers of real estate property identify any issues that may affect their ability to transfer ownership and complete a transaction. We can assist with:

Contract negotiation – We can help buyers and sellers protect their rights when they enter into a purchase agreement. We will work to negotiate contingencies as needed and ensure that our clients fully understand their rights and requirements during a transaction.
Title searches – We can help you understand why you need title insurance during a title transaction, and we will also walk you through the steps followed during the title process. By reviewing public records and uncovering any issues that may affect the ability to transfer ownership of a property, we can help avoid delays and address any problems that may arise related to liens or ownership claims.
1031 like-kind exchanges – Real estate investors can often benefit by performing these types of exchanges, which allow for the deferral of capital gains taxes. We can help investors understand the best ways to minimize the taxes they will be required to pay and ensure that they will be able to realize good returns on their investments.
Home inspection issues – Real estate buyers will be able to perform an inspection of a property, and multiple types of issues may be identified during this process. We work with buyers and sellers to negotiate agreements on what types of repairs will be made or how a home’s purchase price may be adjusted to address the costs of correcting defects uncovered during an inspection.
Closing – At the completion of a real estate transaction, the parties will sign multiple types of documents to transfer ownership of the property and establish a mortgage loan. We provide guidance to our clients during this process, making sure they fully understand all of the documents being signed.
Preventing foreclosure – A homeowner who is struggling to make mortgage payments may need to take steps to ensure that they can maintain ownership of their home. We work to help those who have defaulted on their mortgage or who expect to encounter financial difficulties understand their options for avoiding foreclosure, including negotiating loan modifications with lenders.

Contact Our Tarrant County Real Estate Attorneys

For legal help with real estate transactions and other issues related to home ownership, title issues, or property taxes, contact Gonzalez Law, PLLC at (817) 349-7330 and set up a free consultation today. We help clients address matters related to real estate law in Arlington, White Settlement, Dallas, Saginaw, Fort Worth, Richmond Hills, Plano, Tarrant County, Haltom City, and Forest Hill.