Historically, when real property changed ownership, the seller brought the buyer a handful of dirt from the land to symbolize that the title was transferred. Now, instead of dirt, legal documents called deeds are used to convey the title of [...]
Many people have at least a cursory understanding of real estate laws as they apply to residential properties, either from a purchase or sale or even from leasing a residential property. While it may seem logical that these same basic [...]
When a real estate market is hot – and Denver’s is steaming – it’s not unusual for home appraisals to come in lower than expected. That’s often because appraisals can’t keep up with how quickly homes are selling. Even though [...]
In Colorado, with one notable exception, property managers are required to obtain a real estate license. Many of the duties of a traditional property manager fall under the Colorado Real Estate Commission’s (CREC) definition of real estate activity, including the [...]
Real estate agents don’t receive an upfront payment from the seller of a home they represent. Instead, they receive a percentage of the sales price in the form of a commission. While commission percentages follow a general rule, they are [...]
If you are involved in a real estate transaction, you likely need to consult with a real estate lawyer. Not only do real property transactions generally involve valuable assets, but real estate is a particularly complicated area of law. Real [...]