Real Estate Law Archives - Page 9 of 16

Many realtors, buyers and sellers have heard of the Latin phrase “Caveat Emptor” or buyer beware. A recent Superior Court decision confirmed this principle in dismissing a lawsuit commenced by buyers of a residential property. The facts of the case are as follows: The plaintiffs, Eric and Louise Brown, purchased a property located in Forest,

With the advent and popularity of title insurance, there is a widespread belief that it is no longer necessary to obtain a survey for a residential property purchase. This column will examine this belief and explain the differences between survey coverage under a title insurance policy and a survey of the property. A survey is

The closing date of your purchase or sale is the culmination of a great deal of time, money and effort for both the seller and the buyer. To make your closing go smoothly it is important that both the buyer and seller be prepared. This column will provide some tips to ensure that your closing