Homeowner Education

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Probate Sale

The sale of an owner’s property after his death is referred to as a “probate sale.” A probate sale may include real property, such as

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Private Easement

A private easement is when a property owner sells an easement to someone else—for example, to use as a path or driveway or for sewer

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Pest Inspection

The pest inspection is a separate process performed by a licensed pest inspector who’s trained to look for signs of infestations and who does pest

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Power of Attorney

Power of attorney is the designation given to someone who has the power to act on behalf of another person’s legal matters. It is in

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Mechanic’s Lien

A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim made against real estate by suppliers or contractors who have not been paid for the work they have

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Minor Encroachment

Minor encroachments might consist of a fence, portable outdoor shed, doghouse or garden spot that crosses a property line. The encroaching object might belong to

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Longitude

Longitude, is a geographic coordinate that specifies the east–west position of a point on the Earth’s surface.

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