Jack Gilbert

Mortgage Law Real Estate Real Estate Law

What is a short sale?

March 26, 2026

A short sale is when a homeowner sells a property for less than the mortgage balance, and the lender approves accepting the lower payoff. It’s...

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Foreclosure Protection Mortgage Law Real Estate Law

What is a deed in lieu of foreclosure?

March 26, 2026

A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a voluntary agreement where you transfer your home’s title to the mortgage lender to avoid foreclosure. In exchange,...

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Government & Public Policy Property Law Property Rights and Ownership

What is eminent domain?

March 26, 2026

Eminent domain is the government’s power to take private property for public use, but the Fifth Amendment requires “just compensation.” It applies at federal, state,...

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Insurance Coverage Real Estate Law

What is title insurance?

March 26, 2026

Title insurance is a one-time policy that protects your ownership (and your lender’s interest) against past title problems like liens, fraud, or recording errors. It...

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Home Buying Mortgage Law Real Estate Law

What is a mortgage?

March 26, 2026

A mortgage is a real estate loan used to buy property, secured by the home itself as collateral. If you don’t make the required payments,...

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Bankruptcy & Debt Foreclosure Protection Mortgage Law

What is foreclosure?

March 26, 2026

Foreclosure is the legal process a lender uses to seize and sell a home after missed mortgage payments to recover the loan balance. It begins...

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Property Law Property Rights and Ownership Real Estate Law

What is real property?

March 26, 2026

Real property is land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings, structures, and fixed improvements. Unlike personal property, it generally cannot be moved...

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Property Law Property Rights and Ownership

What is personal property?

March 26, 2026

Personal property is any movable property not permanently attached to land or buildings, including tangible items and intangible rights. Unlike real property (land and fixtures),...

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Legal Definitions Property Law Real Estate Law

What is a deed?

March 26, 2026

A deed is a written legal document that transfers real estate ownership from a grantor to a grantee, usually signed and notarized. Once delivered and...

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Legal Concepts and Terminology Legal Definitions Legal Education and Guides

What is a title?

March 26, 2026

A property title is the legal document that proves who owns a piece of real estate. It records the lawful owner and may reflect rights,...

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Contract Law Contracts Non-Disclosure Agreements

What is a non-disparagement agreement?

March 26, 2026

A non-disparagement agreement is a contract in which 1 or both parties promise not to make negative or damaging statements about the other. It’s commonly...

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Age Discrimination and Protection Employment Discrimination Employment Law

What is age discrimination?

March 26, 2026

Age discrimination is workplace bias based on age, and in the U.S. the ADEA protects workers age 40 and older. It can include hiring, firing,...

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