| Title Examinations |
| Al just found out that the offer he submitted to purchase his dream house was accepted by the seller. Al has begun working out the details of his mortgage loan with his lender. The lender advised him that a title examination is required as a part of the closing process. More... |
| Fraud in Real Estate Transactions |
| Real estate transactions are fraught with opportunities for fraud. In fact, it seems to happen all the time.More... |
| Tangible and Intangible Property |
| Property is an external thing that can be owned or possessed. Property can be divided into two categories: tangible and intangible. The word tangible refers to something that has a definable physical form that can be felt or touched. The word intangible refers to something that cannot be perceived by the senses. More... |
| Residential Real Estate Contracts |
| When buying or selling real estate, a contract must be drawn up between the buyer and the seller. In order to satisfy the requirements of the Statute of Frauds, the contract must be in writing and signed by the parties. Ordinarily, the contract consists of a blank form that is provided by the seller's broker, but an attorney may also draw up the contract. Other times, the seller will draft the contract himself or herself. The responsibility for drafting the contract may vary from one location to the next, depending on local custom and statutes.More... |
| Land Sale Scams |
| A land sale scam, sometimes referred to as a dirt pile scam, refers to any transaction in which a seller of property convinces a buyer to buy property with a low value or no value for an excessive price.More... |

