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Real Estate Law

Attorney Walter Manning has acted as a settlement agent for over ten thousand transactions and has been handling real estate transactions for over 25 years. Mr. Manning also has firsthand knowledge and experience building houses and dealing with banks and lending institutions. He has a vast knowledge of real estate and particularly contracting with buyers and sellers through a purchase and sales agreement as well as drafting new construction contracts. Mr. Manning represents several area lending institutions and sellers and buyers of residential and commercial real estate. When you work with the Law Office of Walter J. Manning, you will find Mr. Manning to be accessible, prompt, and professional, focused on your needs and working hard to ensure that your transaction goes smoothly.

Rhode Island Requires an Attorney for Real Estate Closings

Our legal team can also review your sales agreement, particularly if the selleris an estate or trust, and offer customized real estate purchase and sale agreements to address the needs that are unique to your transaction.

The real estate team at The Law Office of Walter J. Manning can:

  • Write and review purchase and sale contracts

  • Coordinate the closing with the buyers/sellers, realtors and lender

  • Prepare deeds and mortgages

  • Search title ownership and liens

  • Draft loan documents

  • Payoff mortgages and liens

  • Travel to close a conveyance or refinance

  • Residential Real Estate Services

For most people, their home is their most significant asset. The decision to buy or sell a home involves complex legal, financial, and insurance questions. When dealing with such a substantial investment, you want to ensure that your rights are protected, that your transaction will proceed smoothly, and that you have a clear understanding of your duties and obligations in transferring the property. Attorney Manning can give you peace of mind, secure in the knowledge that your rights are being protected, that you understand the terms of the purchase and sale, and that the transaction is being handled by an attorney who is committed to fairness, integrity, and building lasting relationships.