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Grant Deed

A Grant DeedĀ is a legal document used in real estate to transfer ownership of property from one party to another. It conveys title from the

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Fractional Ownership

Fractional Ownership is a property ownership arrangement in which multiple individuals share legal ownership of a single real estate asset, with each party holding a

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Deed of Trust

A Deed of Trust is a legal instrument used in real estate financing to secure a loan with real property, similar in purpose to a

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Contractual Lien

A Contractual Lien is a legal claim against property that is created by agreement between parties rather than imposed by statute or court order. It

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Constitutions and Bylaws

Constitutions and Bylaws are foundational governing documents that define how an organization is structured, operated, and regulated. Together, they establish the rules, authority, responsibilities, and

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Wraparound mortgage

Wraparound Mortgage A Wraparound Mortgage is a form of seller financing in which the seller extends a new loan to the buyer that ā€œwraps aroundā€

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Well

Well A well is a structure created to access groundwater by opening a passage into an underground aquifer. In real estate, it serves as a

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Water Rights

Water Rights Water Rights refer to the legal entitlements that determine who may use water from a specific source, how much may be used, and

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Warranty Deed

Warranty Deed A Warranty Deed is a legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property while providing formal assurances about the condition of the

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