| Considerations for Sellers of Real Estate |
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| There are probably as many reasons for putting a house up for sale as there are sellers. Regardless of the reasons, once the decision is made to sell, sellers have many things to consider that will make the process run smoothly. Among them are the physical condition of the property, the selling price, the remaining balance on any other mortgages or liens that are recorded against the property, and the use of a broker. More... |
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| Real Estate Owners' Rights |
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| An owner of real estate has the right to use the realty for any purpose and in any way that does not conflict with local statutes, ordinances, and zoning laws and any restrictive covenants. As long as the owner complies with those restrictions, the owner has the right to sell the property, to give it away by gift or by will, to exchange it, and to exclude others. More... |
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| What If My Lawyer Gives Me Bad Advice on a Real Estate Transaction? |
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| Hopefully, you will be completely satisfied with the services provided by your lawyer. If, however, you have a dispute with your lawyer, talk with your lawyer directly and try to work it out. Often misunderstandings or miscommunications can be resolved between you and your lawyer. More... |
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| Home Warranties |
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| In today's real estate market, it is not uncommon for either a buyer or a seller to purchase a home warranty. Such warranties usually cover appliances, as well as the systems within the house, including heating/air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing. Typically, the cost ranges from $350 to $500 for an average home.
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| Marketable Title and How It Is Affected by Liens |
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| A entered into an agreement of sale with B wherein A agreed to purchase certain real estate. Among other items in the agreement, B specifically agreed to convey "marketable title" to A. The title inspection ordered by A revealed numerous liens against the real estate, including tax liens and judgment liens. More... |
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