by alex a | Jun 23, 2017 | Legal Tips
Under certain circumstances an easement can be implied where there is no written document creating one. For example, when property is landlocked an implied easement may exist. Creating an easement by implication is never easy; therefore, a real estate agent should...
by alex a | Jun 16, 2017 | Legal Tips
Easements can be created four different ways: (1) by an express grant; (2) reservation in a deed or other legal document; (3) by survey; or (4) by implication. Today, we examine express grants, reservations and surveys. An easement created by an express grant is a...
by alex a | Jun 9, 2017 | Legal Tips
An easement is the right of one person to use the land of another for a specific purpose. In order for an easement to exist there must be a property that is burdened, a property that is benefited and a defined easement area. For example, if Lot A has an easement...
by alex a | Jun 2, 2017 | Legal Tips
Paragraph 9D of the Central Carolina REALTORS® Association contract contains a little known provision that has a great impact on FHA and VA closings. The provision holds that if the buyer uses FHA or VA financing, the property may be inspected by an appraiser...
by alex a | May 25, 2017 | Legal Tips
As you may recall, last year real estate licensee, Todd Kohlhepp, was arrested and charged with murder and kidnapping. Many in the industry wondered how Kohlhepp held a real estate license since he had spent significant time in Arizona prison for kidnapping and...
