| Home Inspection |
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| Often when a home buyer enters into an agreement of sale for the purchase of a home, the agreement contains a provision which entitles to home buyer to a home inspection. The home buyer's right to a home inspection is determined by the terms of the parties' agreement of sale.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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| The Historic Homeowner -- State and Local Preservation Laws |
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| The issue of historic preservation is governed by a myriad of federal, state, and local laws. Generally speaking, the purpose of preservation laws is to encourage the recognition of historic resources, as well as the preservation of those resources. Without question, historic preservation is a legitimate governmental objective. On the state and local levels, historic preservation controls may be enacted subject to the applicable constitutional constraints.More... |
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| Fee Tail Estates |
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| The fact scenario set forth above describes the creation of what is known as a "fee tail" estate. A fee tail estate is one that is restricted by the grantor to lineal descendants, as opposed to collateral heirs.More... |
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| The Historic Homeowner -- Historic Designations |
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| It is important to us to remember our history by preserving the past. Historic designations on the federal, state, and local levels serve as an important mechanism for identifying our historic resources.More... |
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