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Buyers and sellers signed a deed that transferred ownership of a house. The deed was properly recorded in the county land records office. End of story? Not if the ...

Real estate brokers have a real estate license and typically pay fees to a larger brokerage firm, but they often operate as an independent broker. As with anyone who conducts business alone, and who ...

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Understanding fee simple ownership is important when buying, selling, or investing in real estate. It is a common and comprehensive form of property ownership, granting full control and rights, ...