Real Estate Law

The Fifth Amendment in the United States Constitution prohibits the government from taking private property for public use “without just compensation.” This clause, known as the “Takings Clause,” is generally referred to as the government’s power of “eminent domain.” Eminent…

Have you ever wondered what happens if a real estate agent doesn’t perform as required? What happens if a real estate breaches his duties? Recourse to Law As with other breaches of a contractual duty, if a real estate agent…

There’s more to being a real estate agent than staging homes and holding open houses. In addition to all the day-to-day things that real estate agents must do, they have legal obligations and duties towards their clients. What Is an…

In our litigious society, people can sue over just about anything. In real estate matters, however, there are generally 3 common reasons that people find themselves tangled up in a lawsuit. Common Reasons for Real Estate Litigation 1. Disclosure Problems…

There is much to know about property rights in general, and easements in particular. In today’s post, we will take a brief look at easements and the concept that easements “run with the land.” What is an Easement? An easement…

Not all agreements have to be in writing to be enforceable. But some do. What Is a Contract? A “contract” between two parties is essentially an agreement. While people can agree to pretty much anything, for a contract to be…