Your Step-by-Step Guide to Residential Transactions

At some point, either for yourself, a family member, or a client, you will review a residential purchase agreement. Let the experts guide you through every step of buying or selling a preexisting or new house, a condominium or cooperative, or a family cottage. Navigate the latest residential financing regulations and seller disclosure requirements. Avoid the pitfalls of uncapping and transfer taxes. You will be able to:

• Manage relationships with brokers, agents, and inspectors
• Negotiate key terms in a standard purchase agreement
• Resolve title issues before closing
• Facilitate a successful closing
• Help clients keep the cottage in the family
• Counsel clients on recovery options when things go wrong

Highlights of the latest update include:

• Discussion of remote online notarization, electronic recording, and virtual closings
• Statutory amendments concerning condominium development, land division, statute of frauds, abolition of dower, income tax, and rehabilitation tax credits
• Court of appeals cases on condominium development, redemption of foreclosed property, and real estate brokers
• Updated American Land Title Association title insurance policy forms

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