Real Estate

Living in an urban or downtown area isn't always easy. One of the biggest issues that non-rural residents face is zoning regulations. One of the primary purposes of these types of rules is to divide areas into industrial, commercial and residential zones. Generally,...

There are many reasons why buyers get banks involved in lending them the money to make a home purchase such as offering lower interest rates and variable types of loans. There are just as many reasons why buyers seek out private lending or owner financing though as...

Home prices are anything but stable, and a lot of different issues factor in. It's not the same as buying or selling many other products, which always cost roughly the same and give you something to expect. Homes are priced based not just on size or condition, but...

Your lease does not have to come right out and say that the landlord has to make repairs to a property. It is an implied responsibility. When renting a space to a tenant, the landlord has an obligation to make sure that living space is habitable at all...

A mortgage contingency is essentially a way for a buyer to get out of an offer with no penalty if they decide that they do not want to buy the property. This is important because the seller may reject other offers to accept the one they like. Should that buyer back...

Owning property is a major endeavor for anyone, whether it is a personal home or property that they manage for leasing purposes. One thing is certain, though: no matter the property type or the length of ownership, a property owner intends to own their real estate...

Buying and selling property is a major transaction, especially when it comes to real property. Whether it is land or a dwelling, purchasing property creates a business relationship between a buyer and seller. And like any business relationship, issues or disputes...

Owning property may feel like more of a privilege, as it takes time and money to obtain real property; however, the ownership of real estate is a right. Residents in Tennessee have the right to life, liberty and property without unreasonable government interference.In...

It can take years for a Tennessee family to pull together enough money to buy their own house. Owning a home comes with many responsibilities, but before a person can call a residence their own, they must find a way to pay for it, negotiate the purchase and close on...

The basis for a government taking is found in the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Tennessee residents may know it as the "Takings Clause." This clause in the Bill of Rights ensures that private citizens cannot have their land taken from them by the...