When two or more people (whether spouses, romantic partners, friends, or business partners) purchase property, they put significant thought into, among other things, the property's value, appearance and condition, and how...more
In my last post, “Real Estate Alphabet Soup: S Is for Survey,” I continued my primer on the “alphabet soup” of real estate. This post continues to stir the “alphabet soup” with the letter “T.”...more
When two or more people (whether spouses, friends, or business partners) purchase property, they put significant thought into, among other things, the property's value, appearance, and condition, and how they are going to...more
When two or more individuals own property -- whether it's a condominium, a home, or a piece of land -- the relationship between the owners is very important. The form of ownership of the property affects how property is...more
What is the difference between a Deed of Trust and a Mortgage? The terms “Deed of Trust” and “mortgage” are often used by people interchangeably. Both serve to give the lender a lien as collateral for a loan but, these...more