| The Deed in a Residential Real Estate Sale |
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| A transfer of land from a seller to a buyer must be accomplished through written documentation in order to satisfy requirements of the Statute of Frauds. Typically, real estate transactions involve many written documents from the offer, which is usually in the form of a contract to purchase, to the deed. More... |
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| Mold Prevention and Eradication |
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| Every year, numerous people suffer ill health effects as the result of the presence of mold in the home. Mold may be any color, including black or white. The presence of mold in a home is the result of excess moisture. Mold may cause a wide range of health problems. More... |
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| Mortgages -- Satisfaction |
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| When a borrower pays off a mortgage or deed of trust, the lender on the mortgage or deed of trust must record a notice that it no longer holds a security interest in the mortgaged property. The laws governing such notifications vary from state to state, and the laws of each state must be consulted individually for further details. A satisfaction of mortgage may also be known as a release or cancellation. More... |
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| "As is" Clauses in Residential Real Estate Contracts |
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| Generally, a seller has a duty to disclose known material defects and to provide a good faith answer to questions about other defects. When preparing the residential real estate contract, the broker may insert a clause, stating that the buyer agrees to purchase the property "as is." More... |
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| Bridge Loans |
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| A bridge loan is a short-term loan designed to assist a borrower in Alex's situation. When a borrower has sufficient equity in an existing home, the borrower can borrow against the equity in the existing home in order to finance the down payment on a new home. More... |
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