Homeowner Education

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Tax Deed

A Tax Deed is a legal instrument issued by a government authority that conveys ownership of real property to a new party after unpaid property

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Sweat Equity

Sweat Equity refers to the value added to a property or project through personal labor, effort, or time rather than through direct financial investment. In

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Survey

A Survey is a formal measurement and mapping process used to identify, define, and document the physical boundaries, features, and characteristics of a parcel of

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Sun Number

Sun Number is a property specific metric that describes how much natural sunlight a home receives based on its physical characteristics, orientation, and surrounding environment.

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Structural Encroachment

Structural Encroachment occurs when a building or permanent improvement extends beyond its legal property boundaries and intrudes onto an adjoining parcel or restricted area. This

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Steering

Steering is an unlawful real estate practice in which a real estate professional guides, influences, or discourages a buyer or renter from certain properties or

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Stock Cooperative

A Stock Cooperative is a form of property ownership in which residents do not own their individual units outright but instead own shares in a

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Starter Home

A Starter Home is a residential property that is typically purchased as an initial step into homeownership. It is generally more modest in size, features,

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Special Warranty Deed

A Special Warranty Deed is a legal document used in real estate transactions in which the seller conveys ownership of property while providing limited warranties

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