Ethics

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. ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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

You came in here looking to find out what happens when a property starts to depreciate but the truth is that the question comes from a false premise because not all properties depreciate. ...

This question might have crossed your mind while planning for retirement, or... after inheriting your aunt’s under-the-mattress savings. You spread your wings ready to fly to the ...

A negative amortization is a type of loan situation that occurs when the monthly payments do not cover the principal or interest. Instead of declining, the balance of the loan actually ...

Not only can homeowners associations impose pet restrictions but almost 100% of them do. Here’s the thing: the job of a homeowners associations or HOA is to look at the big ...

So, do real estate agents get paid hourly? – you ask. Listen, currently, it’s difficult to answer how do real estate agents get paid in the first place. There’s been ...