Title Work

A real estate attorney's job can be as broad as you want. I also recommend that you ask that your lawyer describe her processes and fees in writing before you proceed.

If you're the home buyer, you attorney should:

What is a Closing? - Definition
A Closing usually refers to the final signing of loan documents legally solidifying either financing and or the purchase of a real estate property. In the case of a home purchase, it is typically

What is a Clear/Clean Title? - Definition
A Clear or Clean Title refers to a title that does not have any question to the ownership of the property. Typically, this would be a title with out any liens or

What is an Acreage? - Definition
An Acreage is a unit ofmeasure for land (a two dimensional measure). An acre(age) is can be defined by the following measures of 160 square rods, 10 square chains, 4840 square yards, or 43,560 square

What is a Title Report? - Definition
A Title Report is a legal document that includes a history of ownership of the property (deed), records of any liens and encumbrances, as well as any tax

What is a Legal Description? - Definition
Legal Description – A Legal Description of the property identifies the properties location, boundaries, and contents. This includes such things as streams and ponds. The description on the deed or

What is A Betterment? - Definition
Betterment can be a form of mortgage. It is typically a situation where a town requires an upgrade to something such as either your septic and or sewage, and because the town is requiring it they