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Posted on Dec 30, 2014
No matter what the current value of your home may be, it is likely that you want to keep as much of the value as possible. Following the mortgage, paying off the real estate agent in charge of the ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2014
Housing discrimination is what happens when someone is denied housing or a fair lending, mortgage, and insurance price for a house based on their race, gender, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2014
Steps to Close a Real Estate Deal Shopping for a house involves much more than finding one you like and signing a paper to transfer ownership. While you will need to sign papers, and many of them, ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2014
Property ownership comes with great risks and responsibilities. Especially when it deals with commercial property, a limited liability may be the best option to protect themselves from business debts ...
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Posted on Nov 4, 2014
Buying and selling property does not necessarily mean that you will need the guidance of a real estate attorney, but there are many instances where this can be to your benefit. Real estate can be ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2014
One of the best things a person can do when buying a house is to make sure that they have a trusted real estate agent. The purpose of a real estate agent is to consult with a homebuyer over the value ...
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Posted on Oct 7, 2014
In order to hold landlords accountable for their interactions with tenants, legislation signed into law in New York City requires that the names of landlords that have been found to harass tenants be ...
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Posted on Sep 23, 2014
In 2007, Florida state lawmakers amended the Florida Condominium Act to allow a condominium pact to be dissolved if 80% of all owners in the pact agreed to the deal. Before this change, 100% of owners ...
Continue reading "Florida Condominium Law Causes Home Loss" »
Posted on Sep 9, 2014
Senate Bill 1171 is a new California law that will require commercial real estate brokers to disclose any conflicts of interest when dealing with a property transaction. The commercial real estate law ...
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Posted on Aug 26, 2014
The "Just Cause" law passed in Rhode Island works to benefit tenants in homes that are being foreclosed upon. The law prevents foreclosing lenders to evict tenants only to board up the home ...
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Posted on Aug 13, 2014
A Palm Springs, California woman is facing a legal nightmare after a man that rented her home on Airbnb for a month has refused to leave. Airbnb is a website that allows people to rent out their ...
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Posted on Jun 24, 2014
Mineral rights can be a confusing topic, and it is an area of real estate that many property owners are unfamiliar with. If you are a property owner and someone approaches you saying that they are ...
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Posted on Jun 18, 2014
It depends entirely on your specific situation. A good place to start is to go over what owning a timeshare entails, before going forward to weigh the pros and cons of this venture. Before reaching ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2014
A quiet title is a lawsuit that is filed to establish ownership of real property. Normally, quiet titles make it possible to grant a clear title to a single owner when there are several different ...
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Posted on Jun 11, 2014
Many homeowners are faced with the prospect of foreclosure, and unfortunately, many scammers are trying to take advantage of the situation. If successful, a foreclosure "rescue" scam could ...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2014
If your condo or home is a part of a homeowner's association (HOA,) you are required to pay dues and assessments when asked by the HOA. If you fail to pay these costs, the consequences are severe. ...
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Posted on Jun 6, 2014
As complicated as it already is to sell or buy a property, having to pick your way through legalese and jargon does not help matters. While working closely with a real estate attorney can certainly ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2014
The statute of frauds is applied in cases where individuals agreed on an oral contract, rather than a written one. It is always wisest to have written contracts drawn up in real estate transactions, ...
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Posted on May 29, 2014
Finding a roommate can be hard enough, but when it comes time to deal with the legal implications of getting a new roommate, you need to understand your options, as well as be prepared for the fresh ...
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Posted on May 27, 2014
A view can be a valuable aspect of any home. Some people may even buy a particular house because of the gorgeous view it provides. Some neighborhoods have view ordinances or subdivision rules which ...
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