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Opinions with erroneous conclusions

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Oct 10, 2006 | Real Estate |

This article discusses how an opinion formed by a broker or his agent, given to a prospective buyer to predict a future event or activity regarding the use and operation of a property, might impose liability should the opinion...

Overview of the LLC

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 9, 2006 | Investment, Real Estate |

This article examines the formation and taxation of a limited liability company (LLC), and the conversion of an existing limited partnership to an LLC. A limited partnership vs. the LLC A limited liability company (LLC) is a...

Understanding real estate law

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 9, 2006 | Real Estate |

This article discusses the powers to regulate real estate given to the state and federal governments under the United States Constitution. Also discussed are the constitutional guarantees given to real estate owners when the...

Have you heard?

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 9, 2006 | Real Estate |

A brief look into new trends or points of discussion in the real estate industry. With the growing popularity of oversized homes — 4,000 – 10,000 square feet — known as McMansions, several counties throughout the nation...

Form 159 – Income property acquisitions

Posted by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 9, 2006 | Investment, Real Estate |

This article distinguishes the purchase agreement used for acquiring income property from purchase agreements used for other purposes and reviews its use as a checklist for due diligence investigations. Investigating a...