Category: Buying
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Is A Real Estate Contract Valid Without Earnest Money?
When most people sign a real estate contract, they will have a clause that they need to pay some earnest money. Usually, the amount outlined in the contract must be paid within the allotted time stipulated in the contract. A real estate contract is still binding even if the earnest money is not paid. A…
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What Does A Property Title Look Like?
Purchasing real estate can be an extremely complex process. There are many legal aspects to a purchase of a property. A property title is not a document; it is your right as an owner. The property deed is a legal document stating that your property title or rights have been transferred to you. How the…
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Can You Legally Live In A Commercial Property?
With real estate prices rising worldwide, particularly in the United States, many people working long hours want to know if they can move into their commercial property. The answer to that question is not always easy to answer. You cannot live in a property that is zoned as a commercial property. Zoning laws in places…
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Can I Kick A Cop Off My Property?
When you are a property owner, you certainly have rights to your property. Generally, one of those rights is to decide who can or cannot enter your property. If the police enter your property without your permission, you can ask them to leave it. But if the police have a warrant or feel there are…
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How Much Do Realtors Charge To Find A Rental?
If you are looking to rent a property and are working with a realtor, the realtor will usually charge a fee to help find you a rental. Most realtors will charge one month’s rent for the property they help you find. This, of course, could be higher or lower depending upon the rental real estate…
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Will The Electric Company Move A Utility Pole On My Property?
If you have a property and decide to add to it or build on it, but a utility pole is involved, you will need to get the utility company to move it. l If you have a utility pole on your property, there is a chance that you probably have a utility easement on your…