| Insuring Your Real Estate against Liability |
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| A homeowner, a landlord, or a tenant may be subject to liability if someone is injured on the premises. If there is no insurance, the damages will have to be paid out of pocket. Various types of insurance policies can shift liability from the property owner to an insurance company in exchange for the payment of premiums. More... |
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| Tangible and Intangible Property |
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| Property is an external thing that can be owned or possessed. Property can be divided into two categories: tangible and intangible. The word tangible refers to something that has a definable physical form that can be felt or touched. The word intangible refers to something that cannot be perceived by the senses.
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| The Residential Real Estate Mortgage |
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| Most purchases of residential property are financed through mortgages. A mortgage is a financial transaction by which a purchaser borrows money from a lender that is payable over time. More... |
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| Property with a View |
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| Many homeowners purchase property because of the view. In fact, a good view can add significantly to the value of a home. Generally speaking, however, a property owner has no right to a view. More... |
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| Procedures in Condemnation Cases |
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| Condemnation is the action of a governmental entity when it takes private property for a public use. When a state takes private land to build, expand, or develop a public highway, that private property is condemned through a judicial process that ultimately transfers the title of the land from the private owner to the state in exchange for the payment of funds that reflect the reasonable value of the land taken. More... |
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