A Word about Real Estate
Real estate has traditionally been a family’s most valuable asset. It is a form of wealth that is protected by many laws. These laws have been enacted to protect one’s ownership of real estate and the improvements located on the land. The owner, the owner’s family, and the owner’s heir may have right or claims in and to the property that you are buying. Those who may have an interest in or lien upon the property could be governmental bodies, contractors, lender, judgment creditors, or various other individuals or corporations. The real estate may be sold to you without the Knowledge of the party having a right or claim in and to the property. In addition, you may purchase the real estate without having any knowledge of these right or claim. In either event, these right or claim remain attached to the title to the property that you are buying until they are extinguished.