Residential Real Estate

From the purchase of a first home to the sale of a family property, Kay Casto & Chaney guides West Virginia individuals and families through every step of a residential real estate transaction.

Our attorneys assist with purchase and sale agreements, deed preparation, title review and closings, and the resolution of boundary, easement and title disputes — helping you buy, sell and own with confidence. To discuss a residential real estate matter, contact our team.

What We Handle

  • Purchase & Sale Agreements: Preparing and reviewing contracts that protect buyers and sellers before they sign.
  • Deed Preparation & Transfers: Drafting deeds and handling transfers among family members, trusts, and estates.
  • Title Review & Curative Work: Examining title, clearing liens and clouds, and resolving defects ahead of closing.
  • Closings & Settlement: Coordinating with lenders, agents, and title companies to complete the transaction.
  • Boundary & Survey Disputes: Resolving property line, encroachment, and adverse possession questions.
  • Easements & Rights-of-Way: Addressing access, driveway, and utility easements affecting residential property.
  • Mineral & Surface Rights: Advising on severed mineral interests and surface use common to West Virginia property.
  • Landlord & Tenant Matters: Assisting owners and residential tenants with leases and possession issues.

Buying or selling a home is usually the largest transaction a family undertakes. We keep the process clear and predictable, and we address title and boundary questions before they become obstacles at the closing table.