WHAT IS A GIFT OF EQUITY AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
When homeowners sell the family home to a loved one, they may wish to do so at a discounted rate. When this happens, the difference between the home’s market value …
LAND PATENT
A land patent is a form of letters patent assigning official ownership of a particular tract of land which has gone through various legally proscribed processes – such as surveying …
WHAT IS A GIFT OF EQUITY?
  When homeowners sell the family home to a loved one, they may wish to do so at a discounted rate. When this happens, the difference between the home’s …
COMMON HOA RULE VIOLATIONS
Here are some of the most common HOA rules violations you should know about: 1. LandscapingHOAs are responsible for the community’s curb appeal, so expect yours to have rules about …
HOA RESTRICTIONS ON SHORT TERM RENTALS
At first blush, short-term rentals seem like a win-win situation. You can find a nice place to stay for a few nights, and it is frequently cheaper than booking a …
OWNING PROPERTY INUNEQUAL SHARES
A tenancy in common is a popular way for co-owners to take title to a home. This way of vesting offers an alternative to joint tenancy, in which a home …
WARRANTY DEED
Warranty Deed, the Most Common Deed in Real Estate Of all the real estate deeds, General Warranty Deeds provide the most protection to the grantee (buyer). This type of deed …
GRANT DEED
Grant Deed A grant deed is a legal document that is used to transfer (convey) rights in real property from one entity or person (the grantor) to another (the grantee). …
CORRECTION DEED
Correction Deed – Correcting A Recorded Deed Once a deed has been recorded, it is part of the public record and cannot be changed. It is possible, however, to amend …
TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED
Transfer on Death Deed Setting up real estate to be transferred upon your death. Real estate is often one of the most significant assets to consider in a comprehensive estate …
AFFIDAVIT OF DEED
Affidavit of Deed Protect Yourself from Unrecorded Real Estate Transfers In general, a real estate deed must be delivered to and accepted by the grantee(s) to be properly executed or …
IF YOU ARE A PURCHASER OF AN INVESTMENT PROPETY YOU NEED TO OBTAIN AN ETOPPEL CERTIFICATE TO AVOID LAWSUITS AND POTENTIAL CLOUDS ON TITLE
An Estoppel Certificate (or Estoppel Letter) is a document often used in due diligence in Real estate and mortgage activities. It is a document often completed, but at least signed, by a tenant used in …