How to Draw Up an Owner Finance Agreement
In today’s market, owner-financed properties can be a big draw. Owners are able to sell their home faster and create a monthly income, while buyers can avoid a difficult lender search and put down a...
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How to Get Squatter's Rights
Squatter's rights are established through a process in which title to real estate is obtained without payment or compensation. This occurs when an individual (or business) takes physical possession of...
View ArticleHow to Draw Up an Owner Finance Agreement
In today’s market, owner-financed properties can be a big draw. Owners are able to sell their home faster and create a monthly income, while buyers can avoid a difficult lender search and put down a...
View ArticleWhat Should You Do if you Miss a Court Date for Your Eviction?
In the event that you have been served an eviction notice and missed your hearing, follow these steps to ensure that you are not unlawfully evicted. Although at this stage of the game the courts...
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How to Get a Land Patent
Land patents are historical documents issued by the U.S. government that granted clear title to land, buildings and improvements to individual citizens. A land patent was believed by many to give the...
View ArticleWhat Is a Warranty Deed With Vendors Lien?
There are different types of deeds, the most common being a warranty deed. A variety of encumbrances can be placed on a warranty deed, including a vendor's lien. Fully understanding real estate...
View ArticleHow to Reverse a Quit Claim Deed
A quit claim deed is a legal document that conveys the interest a person has in a property to another person or entity. It does not affect the mortgage or responsibility for the mortgage. It is...
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Illinois Renters' Rights
It is important for tenants in any state to have a basic understanding of their state's laws governing renters' rights. Illinois renters should be familiar with that state's laws, know their rights,...
View ArticleWhat Is a Land Lease?
A land lease is a rental agreement in which a tenant leases land but owns any buildings on the property. They are common in farming and commercial real estate.
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Homeowner Associations Laws
Homeowner associations are created for the purpose of developing, managing and selling a category of residential housing called common-interest developments. This category includes condominiums,...
View ArticleHow to Write Up a Hunting Lease
An excellent way to offset costs of land ownership or to make the land more profitable is to lease it for hunting. It is not necessary to involve real estate lawyers to write the lease. Clearly state...
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What They Look for in a Leasing Background Check
Background checks for a rental lease are not something a tenant should worry much about unless they have a prior record of bad relations with previous renting and financial transactions. Smart...
View ArticleHow to Sell Your Property Using a Quitclaim Deed
A quitclaim deed is the quickest and most hassle-free way to sell a piece of real estate. The quitclaim deed means that the buyer takes the property as is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding...
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