Common Law

The central core of an urban area. The inner city contains the major commercial center, termed the central business district (CBD). Close to the inner city are also some of the poorest ...

The clear, open and active occupancy of real estate. For example, notorious possession is one of the tests for adverse possession. ...

Housing specifically intended for those people living below a specified income level. Low-income housing qualifies for tax credits up to a percentage of cost. Specific guidelines must be ...

Factor used in present value computations to determine the current value of future cash flows. It is used to get the current value of what the selling price would be when the property is ...

Involves monthly payments for property taxes and insurance, besides principal and interest. The tax and insurance payments are put into an impound account. For a residential mortgage this ...

Market Analysis in the Real Estate Market is basically research done concerning specific properties in relation to the overall current climate of the real estate industry. A good ...

Obtaining money and/or property from a deceased person whether by will or not. ...

A fee estate limited by the happening of a certain event. ...

To figure out where you stand on the debt-to-income ratio, you must first understand the meaning of the figure. Most lenders use the ratio 28/36. The first number, which is also referred ...

The cost of homeownership in the US is often the main concern of first time home buyers. Is it better to own a property or to rent? Is it better to postpone the purchase of a home or the ...

You’re researching your options regarding a homeowner’s insurance policy and you’re wondering which to get; there are so many! Then, your real estate agent, a great ...

“What states allow tiny houses?” – that’s a very simple question that yields a very complicated answer.And that’s because: Building codes vary not only from ...

Yes and no.The yes part of the answer is pretty standard; we’ve been covering it in the many many articles we put out on our real estate advice and tips page exposing the ...

Any move is stressful, no doubt about it. And it can put a lot of pressure on you, even financially. Like everybody else, you have a few expensive items that you want to make sure that ...

If you plan to stay forever in a certain place, buying is better than renting. Banks and mortgage brokers offer such a huge variety of loans that it is almost impossible not to find ...

Do real estate agents work with home renters? Yes, they do. To be honest, real estate agents are willing to work with everyone. There are some who are specialized in sales and not rentals, ...