| Property with a View |
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| Many homeowners purchase property because of the view. In fact, a good view can add significantly to the value of a home. Generally speaking, however, a property owner has no right to a view. More... |
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| The Community Reinvestment Act |
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| Prior to the enactment of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), many depository institutions excluded low-income neighborhoods and persons of color from taking advantage of the institutions' lending services. More... |
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| Bailments |
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| A bailment is created when, coupled with the intent to possess certain property, the bailee accepts the actual physical possession and control of the property. In the example, the bailment is created when the dry cleaner accepts the man's suit with the intent to possess the suit. 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. More... |
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| Timeshares |
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| A timeshare is an interest in real property. The nature of the interest varies somewhat, depending on the nature of the timeshare itself, but usually the buyer acquires the right to use a specified property during a certain period of time each year. More... |
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