Real Estate

Entrepreneurs are increasingly taking advantage of India's booming economy by setting up business. Often, starting a business involves buying premises for conducting business. All purchased...

Finding unlisted probate real estate is a great way to outwit your competition, whether you are looking for leads as a real estate agent or looking for leads as a real estate investor. Unlisted...

Owner financing means that the seller participates in financing the purchase of the property. Three forms of owner financing are used in South Carolina. The first, Rent to Own, refers to...

The homeowner tax relief act, or Act 72, was passed by the Pennsylvania legislature in 2004 to ease the burden of property taxes. The taxes not collected were to be offset by revenue from state...

If you are residing outside Florida but moving to the state in the near future, it's advisable to register your automobile in Florida before you move. This can be done in part online or through...

Time shares vary widely by location, price and amenities. Whether or not a property is an ideal purchase depends on your preferences, but there are a few comparison factors to consider when...

Many potential home buyers have the income to cover the mortgage payment but are unable to come up with the required down payment. Seller-assisted down payment assistance lets the seller help out...

Buying a bank-owned home is a great way to find a bargain in today's real estate economy. This is especially true in Ohio, where the number of bank-owned homes has tripled in the last few years....

Aside from property insurance policies, landlords may also benefit from carrying other policies such as liability insurance and equipment insurance as well as making certain that tenants and...

In Ohio, the Disclosure Law requires the seller to disclose to possible buyers all information pertaining to the visible and non-visible conditions of the land or property. The seller must...

Holding an estate sale requires significantly more planning than holding a garage sale. The estate sale usually is held within, or on the grounds of, the actual estate, so the event planners must...

When a house is for sale on the market, a real estate agent or real estate Web site can access information on the home's history. But suppose you want to research history of a property that isn't...

The self-coined "Live Music Capital of the World" is a popular place to move, boasting a 36.4 percent gain in population between 2000 and 2009 according to the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce....

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows homeowners to access funds secured by the equity (the difference between the current value and loans against the property) in their residence. Almost...

Foreclosure properties and Special Warranty Deed or Limited Warranty Deed properties are both considered "distressed" properties, meaning the borrower has missed payments or lost possession of the...

Mortgage rate locks protect you from sudden rate increases between the time you apply for your mortgage and the date your loan closes.

Purchasing a home for the first time may seem like an impossible task; however, many states provide information and assistance for first-time home buyers. West Virginia offers a Mortgage Revenue...

The Home Valuation Code of Ethics, more properly called the "Home Valuation Code of Conduct" (HVCC), was an industry agreement between the State of New York and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac that...

California has an anti-deficiency law which states that, in specific instances a creditor can not bring suit against a mortgage borrower for the difference in the sale price of a foreclosed...

A guarantor is someone who legally agrees to take on financial responsibility for another in the event of failure to meet debt obligations. A mortgage guarantor agrees to bear the burden of...

Under the Massachusetts Homestead Act, a homeowner may shield as much as $500,000 of the equity in his home from attachment by creditors. Creditors may still try to attach the property in pursuit...

When you refinance your mortgage, expect to pay a number of fees. A loan reconveyance fee is a typical charge when you refinance a mortgage, collected when you have a full reconveyance document...

Although purchasing a property can be an emotional experience, it requires "just the facts" for a wise investment. This will involve determining the value of the property as it compares with...

British Columbia is Canada's playground and considered the most desirable place to live in the country. In 2010, Vancouver was recognized as one of the world's most livable cities by the Mercer...

The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) went into effect May 1, 2009, and sets standards regarding appraiser independence, selection of appraisers, and other issues involving appraiser and...

You have some land you would like to appraise, but it has recently been damaged at the hand of Mother Nature or perhaps by human forces. When you appraise the land with its diminished value,...

If you sold your previous home with a short sale, you can't hide this fact from future mortgage lenders. Your short sale will appear on your credit report, and a credit check is a standard part of...

Co-op or cooperative properties are, "a type of common property ownership, such as when the residents of a multi-unit housing complex own shares in the corporation that owns the property, rather...

Most people are used to buying and selling a home with the help of a real estate agent or broker. However, real estate can be sold directly by its owner, and without an agent involved the owner...

Characteristics of American mortgages include tax deductible interest, the traditional 30-year fixed rate, frequent refinancing and turning equity as a home's value rises. However, significant...

Mineral rights, which include natural gas, belong to the landowner unless otherwise specified in the property deed. Therefore, it is important to ensure you are the actual owner before attempting...

Residential management agreements can help owners build successful partnerships with building managers to maintain the property's value and residents' comfort.

An LLC or limited liability company is a business organization composed of natural or juridic persons; since multi-family properties aren't natural or juridic persions, you can form an LLC for...

Buying a house using a short sale can require quite a bit of patience and time, despite the seemingly misleading name "short sale." A short sale occurs when a home is sold for less than the...

Before the U.S. economy plunged into recession in 2008, it was possible to build a home without putting forth money as a down payment. In the years since, lenders and builders have made it more...