| Possession |
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| An owner of property retains ownership of that property even though the owner has lost or misplaced the property. However, anyone who finds and possesses the lost or misplaced property retains a right to possess it against everyone except the true owner.
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| Buying Houses in Foreclosure |
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| It may be difficult to find bargains in the real estate market. However, it may still be possible for deals to be found on properties in foreclosure or following foreclosure.More... |
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| The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act |
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| Congress enacted the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). The law can be found at 26 U.S.C.S. §1445.More... |
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| Negligent Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions |
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| Real estate transactions present situations in which negligent misrepresentation can occur. Negligent misrepresentation, insofar as the area of tort law is concerned, is usually defined by state law.More... |
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| Home Inspection |
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| Often when a home buyer enters into an agreement of sale for the purchase of a home, the agreement contains a provision which entitles to home buyer to a home inspection. The home buyer's right to a home inspection is determined by the terms of the parties' agreement of sale.More... |
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