Real Estate
Learn the important terms and documents that renters and buyers alike need to understand.
Month to Month Rental Agreement or Long Term Lease: Which Is Best for Landlords?
Whether you offer your rental property on a month-to-month basis or long-term affects price, legal rights, and more.
How to Protect Yourself from Bad Tenants
Once a tenant has taken up residence in your rental unit, it can be costly and time-consuming to have him or her removed, so you should aim to head…
When to Use a Limited Warranty Deed
A limited warranty deed transfers legal title to real property. However, this type of deed does not promise clear title; it only guarantees the title…
Understanding a Room Rental Agreement
If you're seeking to make extra income or want to downsize, then consider renting out one of your empty rooms before you decide to sell your home.…
Forming an LLC for Real Estate Investments: Pros & Cons
LLCs are fast becoming a preferred entity type for investing in and holding real estate. Here are the advantages they confer—and the disadvantages.
How Much House Can I Afford?
In the process of buying a home, it's easy to get swept up in the excitement and become financially overextended. Learn what hidden costs you should…
What Is a Lien?
There are many different types of liens. Find out what they are and how they are enforced.
How Does an Easement Affect You and Your Property?
Encumbrances on your property may prevent you from using your land the way you want.
New York State Requirements for a Quitclaim Deed
When you want to convey, or transfer, real property to someone else, either by sale, gift, or by court order, you must do so by using a written…
Understanding Your Lien Release
When the time comes to get a lien released, it's important to be sure that the lien release form is appropriate to the situation, and that it…