| Home Inspections |
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| Often when a homebuyer enters into an agreement of sale for the purchase of a home, the agreement contains a provision which entitles to homebuyer to a home inspection. The homebuyer's right to a home inspection is determined by the terms of the parties' agreement of sale. Certainly, purchasing a home is a significant financial transaction. A home inspection can be crucial to the homebuyer's understanding of the condition of the home, as well as the necessity of any repairs.More... |
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| Community Property |
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| The origins of the concept of community property are ancient. Briefly said, the phrase "community property" refers to a form of property ownership that exists between a husband and a wife in which each party has a one-half interest in all property acquired by the labor of either party during the course of the parties' marriage. Perhaps the most widely recognized form of community property is the amount of wages earned by one party during the course of a marriage. Several states, mostly clustered in the southwestern United States, continue to recognize the concept of community property. More... |
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| Estimating the Cost of Interstate Moving Expenses -- The Binding Estimate |
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| Federal law regulates the business of carriers who transport household goods from one state to another. When a homeowner or a tenant enters into a contract with a mover to transport furniture and furnishings out of state, those federal laws and the regulations adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) come into play.More... |
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| Buying Houses in Foreclosure |
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| It may be difficult to find bargains in the real estate market. However, it may still be possible for deals to be found on properties in foreclosure or following foreclosure.More... |
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| Mortgage Servicing |
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| Jason just settled on his first home. During the closing Jason received a document that discussed mortgage servicing. In essence, the document indicated that Jason's lender transferred 99.9% of the loans it originated in the last year to another entity. And, just yesterday, Jason received a notice from his lender of its intention to sell his loan. What does all of this mean?More... |
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