Real Estate Newsletter

Eminent Domain and the Public Use Doctrine
A description of the government's use of eminent domain and it's restrictions. More...

Real Estate Broker and Agent - Definitions and Licensing
Definitions of various Real Estate terms and the licensing required to act as an agent. More...

Bi-Weekly Payment Plans
Today, many homeowners opt to re-pay their mortgage obligations through bi-weekly payment programs. In fact, many mortgage lenders allow homeowners to make the election when the homeowner obtains the financing to purchase a new home. More...

Cooperative Ownership
Under a cooperative form of ownership, a home buyer typically does not obtain title to a particular unit. Instead, title to all the units in the cooperative is held by a corporation. A home buyer purchases shares of stock in the corporation. Instead of a deed, the home buyer receives a lease for the particular unit. The number of shares of stock in the corporation the home owner must purchase is dependent upon the size of the unit. More...

Buying Real Estate - Buyers' Consideration
A description of considerations for a potential real estate buyer. More...