An easement is a non-possessory right to enter and use land in the possession of another and obligates the possessor not to interfere with the uses authorized by the easement. It may be more broadly described as a right for a property owner to use the land of another property...

At the state level, liens are filed with the Superior Court of New Jersey. A judgment of the Superior Court becomes a lien upon all of the lands of the debtor (or defendant) in the State of New Jersey, from the time of its entry upon the Superior Court Clerk’s Civil Judgment and Order Docket.

When buying property, it's important to be aware of any liens that may be attached to it. A lien is a legal claim on a property, usually as a result of an unpaid debt or obligation.

For residential home buyers purchasing an Owner’s Title Policy, there is an option to purchase a policy with standard coverage or a policy with enhanced coverage. The Enhanced Owner’s policy offers additional coverage for buyers of residential property.

When purchasing property, the manner in which title is vested is an important decision which sets a plan for what happens to each owner's interest in the property when they pass.

Spoofed emails are more challenging to spot because the messages look like they are actually coming from a known, trusted party. In real estate transactions, scammers will use transaction specific information gained from studying prior emails, to craft spoofed emails that are difficult to identify.

Wire Fraud continues to plague the real estate industry regardless of the numerous news articles published warning buyers and the educational materials advising professionals to establish preventative measures. Here are some real stories of people who became victims of real estate wire fraud.

After receiving a payoff, a mortgage company is required to cancel it from record; however, if mortgage company doesn’t complete their duty and a mortgage remains on record 30 days after satisfaction, there is an alternative method of discharging a residential mortgage.

Written by Paula M. Zwiren, JD, MBA, CTP