Real Estate Newsletters

Possession
 
An owner of property retains ownership of that property even though the owner has lost or misplaced the property. However, anyone who finds and possesses the lost or misplaced property retains a right to possess it against everyone except the true owner. More...
 
Disclosures in Residential Real Estate Transactions
 
One of the biggest decisions in a person's life is the decision to buy real estate. The excitement often associated with the purchase of a new home can be overshadowed by disappointment once the newness wears off and defects become apparent. Generally, the rule of "caveat emptor" -- buyer beware -- requires the buyer to conduct a reasonable inspection of the premises to discover defects and imperfections.More...
 
Bridge Loans
 
A bridge loan is a short-term loan designed to assist a borrower in Alex's situation. When a borrower has sufficient equity in an existing home, the borrower can borrow against the equity in the existing home in order to finance the down payment on a new home.More...
 
Property with a View
 
Many homeowners purchase property because of the view. In fact, a good view can add significantly to the value of a home. Generally speaking, however, a property owner has no right to a view.More...
 
Sharecropping
 
Generally speaking, the term "sharecropping" refers to an between a property owner and another person whereby the property owner hires the other person to farm the property owner's land. In exchange for the person's labors, the person is entitled to receive a share of the crop or harvest. Over the years, however, many different forms of sharecropping arrangements have been developed between parties. More...
 

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