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Waiver

The relinquishing of a right

Warranty

A guarantee provided to the purchases regarding the quality of appliances or fixtures sold
Also a promise by the grantor of a piece of property that he or she is responsible to the buyer if the title of ownership is defect in any way

Warranty deed

A document conveying ownership of a property that guarantees a clear, clean title

Will

A written document stating how an individual chooses to have his or her property distributed after his or her death

Wraparound loan or Wraparound mortgage

A method of refinancing which covers the remaining balance on an existing first mortgage as well as the additional amount of loan being requested by the mortgagor; full payments covering both mortgages are made to the Wraparound mortgagee, who then forwards on the portion of payment due to the first mortgagee

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Real Estate Contracts >Purchase Agreements

Whether it consists of several pages of big type or a few pages of fine print, a real estate purchase agreement is a serious, legally binding document. In most areas, there are "boiler plate" forms that spell out what each party agrees to do by certain dates and what happens if either side breaks the contract.

The best time to familiarize yourself with these forms is when you are beginning your search. Ask the real estate agent for a copy of the purchase agreement and then review it, keeping in mind that it has the force of law. If you don't understand the document, consult an attorney. If there is a dispute between buyer and seller, a court will hold you to what the purchase agreement specifies, not what you thought it meant or what you thought the real estate agent said it meant.

There are several key points you should be clear about. What are the deadlines for loan application and obtaining financing? If you decide to back out because of the structural inspection report, can you do that? Do appliances convey? When will the closing take place? If you understand these clauses before you find the perfect house, you will avoid a lot of stress and minimize the likelihood of misunderstandings.

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Real Estate Trivia
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What is considered one of the few remaining tax shelters in the 1990s?

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Homeownership--property taxes on a residence or vacation home are deductible up to $1 million.
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