Deed Of Trust: What Does It Mean?

A deed of trust is a legal instrument that serves as an agreement between a lender and a borrower to place a piece of property into the hands of a third party as a trustee. The third party holds the property until the borrower can pay it off, but the borrow retains all of the responsibilities for

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Comparables: The Best Way To Understand The Value Of Your Property

A comparable is the best way for a real estate owner to understand where the value of his or her real estate stands. The short hand way to understand a comparable is to understand it as a way to value real estate against other real estate in the area. A piece of property that is relatively in the

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Certificate Of Occupancy: A Legal Requirement For Many Buildings

A certificate of occupancy is a very important document from a local government body that states that the building that it is on is in compliance with all related building codes. It verifies that the building is stable enough for human occupation. This legal document will be required when a new

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