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| Many homeowners purchase property because of the view. In fact, a good view can add significantly to the value of a home. Generally speaking, however, a property owner has no right to a view. While another person may not deliberately or maliciously block a property owner's view, a structure of reasonable use may be built to the detriment of a property owner's view without legal recourse on the part of the property owner.
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| Judgment Liens and Other Types of Liens against Real Property |
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| Most agreements for the sale of real estate contain a clause that requires the seller to convey "marketable title" or "merchantable title" to the buyer. In essence, "marketable title" refers to a title free of encumbrances. A lien is an encumbrance upon real property, and the existence of a lien on real property renders the title unmarketable. More... |
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| The Residential Real Estate Mortgage |
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| Most purchases of residential property are financed through mortgages. A mortgage is a financial transaction by which a purchaser borrows money from a lender that is payable over time. More... |
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| Inspections and Punch Lists |
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| When a buyer works with a builder to plan the construction of a new home, the buyer will have an opportunity to look at models, drawings, plans and specifications. The combination of these documents gives the buyer a general idea of what the home will eventually look like. As the construction progresses, the idea takes form; however, until the process is complete and the buyer has actually walked through the completed structure, the buyer has no idea whether everything has been completed as imagined and in a workmanlike manner. More... |
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| Property with a View |
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| Many homeowners purchase property because of the view. In fact, a good view can add significantly to the value of a home. Generally speaking, however, a property owner has no right to a view. More... |
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