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Who takes the appliances in the sale of a home, the buyer or seller? What about the ceiling fans, rugs, and bookcases? This article will discuss fixtures, what they are, how they differ from personal property, and how it is …
The Rectangular Survey System, also known as the Government Survey System or Public Land Survey System, is a method of plotting land boundaries in the United States using a large grid made up of rectangles. The grid is divided into …
Like redlining and steering, blockbusting is an illegal act of discrimination that still happens frequently today in the real estate market. In this article, we’ll cover what blockbusting is, some examples, and of course, what you need to know to …
Steering in real estate is illegal, and you may be guilty of it! We’re going to look at the history of steering and discrimination, why it is illegal and how you might be guilty of it without you knowing. More …
What happens when a property owner subdivides his or her property and sells it to others, thus locking you out of your home or denying you access to the public street? Well, in short: trouble. But, luckily theirs a legal …
A prescriptive easement is a right to use another person’s land for a particular purpose, acquired through qualifying use over the period required by state law. It does not transfer ownership of the land. What Creates a Prescriptive Easement? Common …