Fiduciary Duty

Fiduciary duty is a requirement that a person in a position of trust, such as a real estate agent, broker or executor, must act in

Firm Panel

The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) is an official flood map used in National Flood Insurance.

Fiduciary Deed

These deeds are most frequently used when the seller is acting in a fiduciary capacity, such as the executor or administrator of an estate or

Fee Simple Defeasible

Fee simple defeasible is a legal term and type of property ownership, where the ownership is dependent on specific conditions. If the conditions of ownership

Fee Simple

Fee simple is a term that refers to real estate or land ownership. The owner of the property has full and irrevocable ownership of the

Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act is a federal law that was passed in 1968. It prohibits discrimination in the buying, renting, selling or financing of housing.

Fair Market Value

Fair market value is the price that a willing buyer will pay to an unrelated but willing seller. Specific circumstances must exist for fair market

Executor’s Deed

An executor’s deed is used to transfer real property from the estate of a deceased person to an heir pursuant to the terms of a

Escrow Company

Commonly used in real estate transactions, an escrow company holds money and documents between parties. As a neutral third party, the escrow company helps facilitate

Exclusive Listing

Exclusive listing is when a property owner enters into a legal agreement with a brokerage and its designated agent to market the sale of a

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