{"id":369059,"date":"2016-04-04T10:47:11","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/realestate.html"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:49:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T17:49:00","slug":"realestate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/realestate.html","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Law"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Real Estate Law<\/h1>\n

    Real estate law, or real property law, generally refers to the laws controlling the ownership or use of land in the United States. Real estate law is a branch of civil law that covers the right to own, possess, use, and enjoy land and the permanent man-made additions attached to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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    Property Law Issues & Real Estate Laws<\/h2>\n

    Real estate law directly or indirectly impacts most of us on a daily basis, affecting homeowners, renters, landlords, home buyers, and home sellers.<\/p>\n

    While realtors (or real estate agents) will help with the process, you really will need to consult with a\u00a0real estate attorney<\/a>\u00a0to help you with real property law issues. You can find legal help and resources for real estate law issues<\/a>, or find a relevant topic in the links below.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n\n

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    \n \n Contingencies: Consider Before You Buy\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n \n Escrow Basics\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n \n \n\n Beginning a Home Search<\/span>\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n
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    \n \n Home Selling Basics\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n \n Preparing Your House for Sale\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    State Laws for Real Estate<\/h2>

    In the United States, every state has exclusive jurisdiction over the land within its borders. Each state has the power to determine the form and effect of a transfer of real property in its jurisdiction. As a result, state law requirements vary significantly from state to state, local government ordinances, and municipal regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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