If you have no other way to access your land by vehicle except your neighbor’s driveway, then you have discovered an easement appurtenant. An easement appurtenant is the right to use a portion of another person’s adjoining property for a specific purpose, like a drainage easement that allows you to divert water onto or through …
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In real estate, “pending” refers to a property that is under contract to be sold. This means that the seller has accepted an offer from a buyer, all of the contingencies have been worked out, and the contract has been signed. While the sale is almost complete, the home isn’t officially sold until the title …
This post has been fact checked by Lisa Rogers, principal attorney at ARK Attorneys. Real estate agents get sued for not protecting client data more often than you’d think. This is because real estate agents have access to their client’s financial and personal data, and your clients are counting on you to safeguard it. Even …
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When you are buying a home from a seller who is considered a non-resident (someone that lives in another state but is selling a property where you are buying), you may need to withhold part of the proceeds. And the requirements change state by state, so it is important to check with your state’s Department …
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The biggest difference between residential and commercial title insurance is that commercial title insurance needs to be extra certain that the land purchased is able to be used for commercial purposes. Even if you buy a piece of property in the perfect location, it may not be zoned for that specific use. And because zoning …
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This post was fact checked by Lisa Rogers, Principal Attorney at Ark Attorneys. Real estate agents, like you, can be a target for disclosure lawsuits when a buyer realizes that there are issues with their home after closing. As a real estate agent, extra diligence is needed to help you avoid legal issues, and there …
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When the summer rush starts, busy season doesn’t have to stress you out. By planning ahead, automating manual tasks, and finding affordable help, you can keep your real estate business growing during busy season and enjoy a bit of “me time”. We talked to numerous agents and real estate professionals to find out their best …
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A notary signing agent (NSA) is a person that handles loan documents on behalf of an individual or company. These agents are an essential part of closing services because they know all of the details of the documents and the nuances of the laws in their state. A notary signing agent ensures the documents being …
Build to rent (BTR) is a real estate investing strategy where a real estate investor or company purchases land to build a single or multiple homes for the purpose of long term rentals. This is different than build to sell in that the investors will maintain ownership of the properties for passive income. Build to …
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This content has been fact checked by Lisa Rogers, Principal Attorney + Partner at ARK Attorneys. An ATG Title brand. A Durable Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that a competent adult can use to appoint an agent on the principal’s (your own) behalf. A Power of Attorney terminates when either party dies …
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