What’s the difference between a property deed and a title?
Since a property deed and the property's title serve different purposes, it’s important for people involved in any kind of real estate to know the difference.
Breaking ground
The 10 most extraordinary U.S. land listings in 2018
With an average acreage of 50,887 and an average price tag of over $240 million, the nation's leading land listings are nothing short of incredible. Here are our picks for the top 10.
Are your actions reducing or contributing to water pollution?
Water has a major effect on the environment, landscape, and survival for plants, animals, and humans. Since water is vital for life, it’s important that we take actions to preserve it.
Should you hire a general contractor or do it yourself?
The decision to hire a pro or do a project on your own needs to be carefully considered and evaluated. Just because you can do something yourself, doesn’t necessarily mean you should.
What does it mean if there’s a lien on your property?
Although liens are very common, they are often overlooked or underestimated. Failing to address property liens can put stress on real estate deals and cause years of legal trouble.
Everything you need to know about an escrow account
As common as escrow accounts are, many real estate buyers simply don’t know much about them. The truth is the escrow concept is simple and easy to understand.
5 ways to increase the value of your land
Making these improvements on your land will not only raise the value, but make it more enjoyable and offer greater capability for you or a potential buyer.
Do you need a land survey before buying property?
A land survey provides valuable insight about a property to help you avoid future headaches and save money in the long run. Find out if the cost is worth the information it provides.
How America became America: major U.S. land acquisitions
A large price had to be paid for the United States to become the dominant superpower as we know it today. From a land perspective, this is how America came together.
Who owns the mineral rights to your property?
Just because you own property, it doesn’t mean you own the minerals. The U.S. is one of the few countries that allows individuals to take ownership of and profit from mineral rights.
These 10 U.S. states have the most publicly owned land
Today federal and state governments own more than 34% of the total land mass in the United States. You may be surprised to find out which states contain the most publicly owned land.
What to look for on your property deed
How complex can a one page document be? Actually a property deed can be deceptively complicated if you don’t know what to look for. Are these key components are on your deed?