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Answer: Real estate refers to property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water. Real estate can be bought, sold, or rented, and is a major part of the economy. Real estate agents and brokers help facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers, and there are many different types of real estate investments, such as residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
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The Real Estate Spring Market is Beginning!

Is The Real Estate Spring Market Back? February is commonly known in the real estate world as the beginning of the Spring Market. Even though February has felt somewhat “springlike” in Connecticut this year, most years we are shoveling inches and inches of snow and bundling up to keep our faces from freezing off. The…

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Putting a Property in a Trust

Another Reason To Put Your Property In a Trust

If you are on the fence about whether setting up a Trust and putting your property in a Trust, is the right path for you, you can now add “being exempt from affirming that your house meets current fire safety codes” to the pros column. In our Practice, we help clients decide if setting up…

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Law Firm Internship at Reed Wilson Case

8 Things I Learned at My Law Firm Internship

Let me tell you about my Law Firm internship, the summer before I started my legal education journey. I decided that I wanted to further gain knowledge and understanding from a real-world professional. While I had little experience in the legal field, I was able to connect with Attorney Joan Reed Wilson, of Reed Wilson…

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inherited property

So You Inherited a Property. Now What?

Many families mistakenly believe that receiving an inherited property is as simple as listening to a reading of the Will and then that property magically belongs to you and you can do whatever you want with it. Sorry to burst that bubble, but a reading of the will is not a real thing – that’s…

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what is a non borrowing spouse of a Reverse Mortgage holder

What Is a Non-Borrowing Spouse of a Reverse Mortgage?

The federal government has expanded access to protections for the non-borrowing spouse of a reverse mortgage holder who is not named in the loan document, allowing more such spouses the ability to stay in their home if the borrowing spouse dies or moves to a care facility. Reverse Mortgage Protection Prior To 2014 A reverse…

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