| Carbon-Monoxide Poisoning |
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| Every year, numerous people suffer ill health effects as the result of carbon-monoxide poisoning. More... |
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| 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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| Considerations for Sellers of Real Estate |
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| There are probably as many reasons for putting a house up for sale as there are sellers. Regardless of the reasons, once the decision is made to sell, sellers have many things to consider that will make the process run smoothly. Among them are the physical condition of the property, the selling price, the remaining balance on any other mortgages or liens that are recorded against the property, and the use of a broker. More... |
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| Termite Inspections |
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| In residential real estate transactions, it is not uncommon for standard contracts to contain a clause that makes the buyer's consummation of the transaction contingent upon the home passing a termite inspection. More... |
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| Disclosures in Residential Real Estate Transactions |
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| One of the biggest decisions in a person's life is the decision to buy real estate. The excitement often associated with the purchase of a new home can be overshadowed by disappointment once the newness wears off and defects become apparent. Generally, the rule of "caveat emptor" -- buyer beware -- requires the buyer to conduct a reasonable inspection of the premises to discover defects and imperfections. More... |
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