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 …
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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A cloud on title is any title defect that can prevent the legal transfer of the ownership of a property from a seller to a buyer. Common clouds on title are: Liens Clerical or filing errors Unknown heirs An incorrect official property descriptions Encroachments or easements Ownership disputes Fraud These clouds are usually discovered during …
There are 12 types of deeds in real estate transactions, but seven that are more common and will likely be used when you buy or sell a home. Knowing the ins and outs of each type of deed will let you know how well your ownership of the property is protected, not to mention avoid …
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A special warranty deed is a type of general warranty deed used to transfer ownership from one owner (a person, group of people or entity) to a new owner when the seller cannot guarantee 100% ownership of the property they are selling. The biggest difference between a special warranty deed and a general warranty deed …
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If you’ve just received foreclosure papers, you may be wondering what happens next. Your first step should be to take a deep breath. Millions of people get these notices and the bank does not want to take your home. You also have rights while you’re in the foreclosure process to protect yourself from losing your …
How do you capture a buyer’s heart for top dollar and get to the closing table faster? By staging your home to sell! And staging your home doesn’t have to be a massive effort or incredibly expensive. Making small changes to your home like updating your lighting both inside and out allows you to raise …
What happens with your reverse mortgage after you die depends on if the person you want your house to go to is a co-borrower, a non-borrowing spouse, or an heir. Most of the time, a spouse will keep the home and get to stay in it, but that isn’t always the case. Let’s take a …
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While pre-approval and pre-qualification are both important when buying a home, there are slight differences that impact how smoothly your transaction will go. Both statuses also occur at different stages in the home buying and selling process. Pre-qualification is the first step in the homebuying process and pre-approval is the next. For both you will …
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