Homeowner Education

The latest news, tips, and tricks for homeowners

Counteroffer

A counteroffer is an offer made in response to an initial offer with unfavorable terms. It’s part of the negotiating process and allows a buyer

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Contractual Lien

There are many kinds of liens (tax liens, mechanic’s liens, judgment liens and statutory liens, for example), and indeed most of them are nonconsensual. But,

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Constitutions and Bylaws

In most organizations, the constitution describes the purpose of the organization, its principals and its key organizational structure. The bylaws govern the organization’s operations and

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Comparable Value

Comparable value is the dollar amount that the seller or retailer considers property or merchandise to be worth. This is a highly subjective amount and

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Comparables (Comps)

Comparables, sometimes referred to as “comps,” are properties used for comparison in the real estate appraisal process. When a house is on the market, appraisers

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Comp Value

A comp, which is an abbreviation for comparable sale, is a recently sold home in your area that’s similar to your home in location, size,

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Common Areas

Common areas are elements of a property available for use for all tenants or owners. Common areas can include hallways, sidewalks, parking lots, community swimming

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Closing Costs

Closing costs are the fees a seller and buyer pay to complete a real estate transaction. The costs paid at closing usually equal between 2

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Clear Title

A clear title is one in which the owner owns the property outright and without any restrictions, such as liens or levies. With a clear

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Chain of Title

The chain of title is a real estate records search that lists the successive owners of a home or property. The purpose of a chain

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