Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The A-Z of Escrow: A


Abstract:
A set of documents which record the ownership through time for a property. A brief history of the transfers of a piece of land, including all claims that could be made against it.

Ad Valorem: Literally, "according to value." this term is usually used in reference to real property taxes which are assessed according to value.

Adverse Possession: A process of acquiring title to real property by possession for a certain statutory period of time, it may require the fulfillment of other conditions.

Agreement of Sale: A written contract entered into between a seller and a buyer for sale of a property.

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Escrow of the West on Facebook