GRANT DEED
Grant Deed A grant deed is a legal document that is used to transfer (convey) rights in real property from one entity or person (the grantor) to another (the grantee). A grant,Read More…
CORRECTION DEED
Correction Deed – Correcting A Recorded Deed Once a deed has been recorded, it is part of the public record and cannot be changed. It is possible, however, to amend that recordRead More…
TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED
Transfer on Death Deed Setting up real estate to be transferred upon your death. Real estate is often one of the most significant assets to consider in a comprehensive estate plan. ThereRead More…
AFFIDAVIT OF DEED
Affidavit of Deed Protect Yourself from Unrecorded Real Estate Transfers In general, a real estate deed must be delivered to and accepted by the grantee(s) to be properly executed or valid. SinceRead More…
IF YOU ARE A PURCHASER OF AN INVESTMENT PROPETY YOU NEED TO OBTAIN AN ETOPPEL CERTIFICATE TO AVOID LAWSUITS AND POTENTIAL CLOUDS ON TITLE
An Estoppel Certificate (or Estoppel Letter) is a document often used in due diligence in Real estate and mortgage activities. It is a document often completed, but at least signed, by a tenant used in their landlord’sRead More…
PURCHASING A PROPERTY SUBJECT TO
What Buying Subject-To Means Buying subject-to means buying a home subject to the existing mortgage. It means the seller is not paying off the existing mortgage. Instead, the buyer is taking overRead More…
REPAYING THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS CREDIT
Have you claimed the first-time homebuyer tax credit? For some buyers, it’s time to start repaying Uncle Sam. Introduced in 2008, the first-time homebuyer tax credit originally was a type of interest-freeRead More…
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENTS
The Assignment and Assumption Agreement An assignment and assumption agreement is used after a contract is signed, in order to transfer one of the contracting party’s rights and obligations to a thirdRead More…
IS AN ORAL AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE ENORCEABLE IN MISSOURI?
IS AN ORAL AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE ENORCEABLE? Generally, a verbal contract is binding in Missouri. However, there are certain circumstances in Missouri when a verbal contract is notRead More…
CHECKLIST OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS
Checklist of Closing Documents for Home Buyers So, what kind of paperwork will you have to sign when you close? While the process can vary from one borrower to the next, thereRead More…