Author: ft Editorial Staff

Grant deed as a mortgage

This article explains the legal deficiencies of using a grant deed to hold title to property given to secure the repayment of money. Risks of alternative security devices A parcel of real estate is encumbered by a trust deed...

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Partial release: lot by lot

This article addresses the sale and release of individual parcels in a subdivision encumbered by a blanket trust deed. An enforceable release provision A developer makes an offer to purchase an unimproved parcel of real estate....

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The Star-Spangled Banner

We at first tuesday are inclined to say no, especially after watching hour after (sleepless) hour of blissfully wacky and fantastic Olympic coverage, where our athletes either: mumbled their way through the first half and feebly...

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