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Partial fulfillment. Pro tanto is normally used in relation to the partial satisfaction of a claim. For example, a pro tanto settlement in an eminent domain action will not prejudice any ...

Statue designed to protect lenders if a seller secretly sells substantially all of the business property. The objective of the law is to safeguard against defrauding creditors. ...

Second home. The interest and real estate taxes on the second home are tax deductible on the family's 1040 tax return. ...

Legal mechanism available for a person who is over his head financially and is unable to meet his financial obligations. ...

An opening with a hinged cover allowing access from one level to another in a structure. Often installed in a roof or the floor of a building to allow the entrance of people and materials ...

Substance or material used at the top of a chimney at the roof to inhibit the development of moisture and to protect the metal. ...

A right or interest in property held by a third party, which often limits the use and diminishes the value of the property, but usually does not prevent the transferring of title. The more ...

Merged with Appraisal Institute in 1991. ...

When you hear someone referring to a real estate agent type as a “general agent”, it might seem that someone is calling that agent “basic”, common. Right? But the ...

An index is an economic indicator used to set the rate for adjustable-rate mortgages. ...

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 ...

Here you are asking us: “Do I have a lien on my home?” We don’t know. Do you? Here are some of the reasons why one would have a lien on their home: Defaulting. ...

Wondering what is the difference between a condominium and an apartment? Well, differently from the difference between an apartment and a flat, this one is not so much related to word ...

A basic policy is a homeowners insurance policy that covers certain perils. ...

When a home is marked “as is”, it means the home seller will not take part on any renovations, will not fix any defects the home buyer might bump into. If the home buyer wants ...

Every client is important no matter how big or small is a business. But selling real estate is somewhat different than selling doughnuts or hot dogs. Houses are most likely the most ...