Fee simple absolute is a type of property ownership that grants the owner full rights to use, sell, lease, or transfer the property without restrictions. It remains in effect indefinitely unless ...

Owning real estate seems fairly straightforward. But depending on where the property is located, ownership can mean a few different things. While it's not common everywhere, some states are known to ...

A fee simple defeasible estate is a type of property ownership in which the owner holds title to the property with specific conditions or limitations. Fee simple defeasible estates are common in real ...

What is “real estate,” really? Most people might say it's the land and/or structures appurtenant to it. I agree with that (I should; I came up with it) but I think owners should also consider what is ...

Can improvements to real estate, such as buildings, be owned separately from the land beneath them? This is not usual, although permissible, such as in a ground lease situation; however, a recent ...

Mention “leasehold property” ownership to most Hawaiʻi residents and you’re likely to be met with one of three reactions: confusion (mostly from newcomers who don’t know what it is), rolled eyes (“You ...

Industry leaders agree that the economy has turned the corner and private construction projects are on the uptick. Banks have eased lending requirements and there is more private equity money on the ...

Industrial land in the area of southeastern Richmond that the courts have ruled belongs to four of the five First Nations that make up the Cowichan peoples. (Credit: NICK PROCAYLO) The B.C. Supreme ...

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, ...