Understanding the Different Ways to Hold Title to a Property

Owning property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. Whether you're purchasing a home, investing in real estate, or sharing ownership with someone else, how the title is structured can shape your rights and responsibilities. The way property is held affects everything from taxes to inheritance and even legal protections...

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How Can I Find Out If There Are Any Title Disputes on a Property Before I Buy It?

The last thing anyone wants is to purchase property and then discover there is a problem with or “cloud” on the title. A title dispute of any kind calls into question the alleged owner’s ability to actually convey the property and can lead to legal problems and lost money. Fortunately, performing...

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What Are the Liability Risks Associated with Non-Disclosure of Real Estate Problems?

Purchasing a home or other real estate can be exciting, but the process is fraught with potential pitfalls. The buyer and the seller are necessarily in adversarial roles. This means that while the buyer wants as much disclosure of problems as possible, the seller is likely to downplay or conceal issues....

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Common Sources of Conflict in Cooperative and Condominium Associations

Cooperative (co-op) and condominium associations are established to improve community life for all residents. But like any governing authority, there can be disagreements between those in charge and those who are subject to the rules and decisions. Conflicts may erupt over co-op and condo association policies, enforcement, and spending. Sometimes these disputes...

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