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REAL ESTATE LAW#1

The body of law governing the rights and duties related to real property, including transactions and ownership.

PURCHASE AGREEMENT#2

A legally binding contract outlining the terms and conditions of a real estate transaction between buyer and seller.

TITLE ISSUES#3

Legal problems related to the ownership of property, affecting the transfer of title during transactions.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS#5

The process of buying, selling, or leasing real property, involving various legal and financial considerations.

OWNERSHIP RIGHTS#6

Legal entitlements that come with owning property, including usage, transfer, and exclusion rights.

MORTGAGE#7

A loan secured by real property, where the property serves as collateral for the loan.

TITLE INSURANCE#8

Insurance that protects against losses from defects in the title to real property.

EARNEST MONEY#9

A deposit made by the buyer to demonstrate serious intent to complete the purchase.

CLOSING#10

The final step in a real estate transaction where ownership is transferred and documents are signed.

CONTINGENCY#11

A condition that must be met for a real estate contract to become binding.

DUE DILIGENCE#12

The investigation and evaluation of a property before finalizing a transaction.

LEASE AGREEMENT#13

A contract outlining the terms under which one party agrees to rent property from another.

ESCROW#14

A financial arrangement where a third party holds funds or documents until certain conditions are met.

DEED#15

A legal document that formally transfers ownership of real property from one party to another.

ZONING LAWS#16

Regulations governing land use and development in specific areas.

PROPERTY DISCLOSURE#17

A statement provided by the seller detailing known issues or defects with the property.

FINANCING CLAUSE#18

A section in a purchase agreement outlining the financial arrangements for the transaction.

REAL ESTATE BROKER#19

A licensed professional who facilitates real estate transactions between buyers and sellers.

RENTAL AGREEMENT#20

A contract between a landlord and tenant outlining the terms of renting property.

FORECLOSURE#21

The legal process through which a lender takes possession of property due to the owner's failure to pay.

CONTRACT LAW#22

The area of law that governs the creation and enforcement of agreements between parties.

NEGOTIATION#23

The process of discussing terms between parties to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

COVENANT#24

A formal agreement or promise in a deed or lease, often related to property use.

INDEMNIFICATION#25

A provision that protects one party from legal liability for certain acts or omissions.