Ingress and egress just mean entering and exiting; however, there is more to it than that. Ingress and egress issues in real estate can be complicated, so […]
Ingress and Egress
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Color of Title
Color of title refers to a claim to title that appears to be legally valid but may be defective. As you probably know in real estate, things […]
Adverse Possession Guide
Did you know, under certain circumstances, a trespasser can come onto land, occupy it, and gain legal ownership of it through adverse possession? As crazy as it […]
Types of Deeds
For those of you who don’t know, a deed is a legal document that transfers one person’s title to another. Or, in some instances, the written proof […]
Equitable Title
Equitable title is the interest held by one party to purchase property before closing. Before we jump into specifics, though, if you have no idea what title […]
Title vs Deed: What’s the Difference?
Title and deed are two incredibly important real estate concepts. The terms are thrown around interchangeably all the time, but they are not precisely the same thing. […]
Attorney-in-Fact
In your real estate career, you will hear the term power of attorney, and attorney-in-fact plus it shows up on your exam, so understanding the terms is […]
Eminent Domain, Condemnation, and Inverse Condemnation
Eminent domain is the governments right to take over privately owned real estate for public use. Eminent domain is a government power granted by the constitution and protected […]
Escheat
Escheat is the government’s right to take ownership of unclaimed real estate or assets. Escheat is a government power granted by the constitution, and part of the […]
Release Clause
The release clause, also known as a buyout clause is a contract provision that allows for the freeing of all, or part of a property, through a […]
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