Fee Ownership

Form of deed used in the transfer or real property. It is somewhat narrower than a warranty deed in terms of covenants and warranties. ...

The down payment on the price of a real estate. For example, it is customary to make a down payment of 10% of the value of a real estate parcel upon signing the purchase agreement. ...

Platform erected on a roof in some New England homes having a view of the sea. It was said widows of lost seaman would walk on the platform looking out at sea for their husbands to return ...

When someone throws around the term “mobile home”, it almost requires further explanation to fully understand what that person is talking about. Why is that? Well, one mobile ...

person's behavior partly genetic and partly learned through experience over time. Some people have good personal traits while others have poor ones. ...

A lien that makes property security for the repayment of debt. Mortgages can finance the acquisition of real estate such as a home. A mortgage has certain benefits compared to other debt ...

Series of sloping horizontal slats most frequently mounted in doors and windows permitting the passage of air while restricting vision and preventing rain from entering the building. ...

Time period of an estate based on how long a third party lives. ...

It’s not hard to figure out why a property has a high market value, especially if you have the qualities of a real estate investor. But what happens to the properties that sell for ...

Yes, you can use two realtors® to sell your house. Actually, more than two. You can use how many you’d like. It’s what is called an Open Listing. In it, the home seller ...

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 ...

A proration is the division of certain fees. If the sellers have paid the taxes six months in advance, for example, they may want a portion of that payment back for the months you are ...

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. ...

Recently sold properties that are similar in size, location, and amenities to the home for sale. These properties help an appraiser determine the fair market value of a property. ...

An opinion of a properties fair market value, based on an appraisers inspection and analysis of the property. ...

Hey, don’t feel ashamed for not knowing what is the difference between a real estate broker and a real estate agent. This is truly one of the most common real estate confusions out ...