by Ethan Atkinson | May 19, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia
A flag lot is a parcel of land characterized by an irregular shape in which the main buildable portion of the property is set back from the public street and connected to it by a long, narrow access strip. The configuration resembles a flag attached to a pole, with...
by Ethan Atkinson | May 18, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia
Fee simple absolute is the highest and most complete form of property ownership recognized under modern real estate law. It grants the owner full possessory rights to the property for an indefinite duration, including the rights to occupy, use, sell, lease, transfer,...
by Ethan Atkinson | May 17, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (FHAA) is a federal law that expanded and strengthened the protections established under the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Enacted as Title VIII amendments to the Civil Rights Act, the FHAA prohibits discrimination in the sale,...
by Ethan Atkinson | May 15, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia
The Homeowners Protection Act (“HPA”), also known as the Private Mortgage Insurance Cancellation Act of 1998, is a federal law that establishes rules for the cancellation and termination of private mortgage insurance (“PMI”) on certain residential mortgage loans. PMI...
by Ethan Atkinson | May 15, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia
A Home Equity Line of Credit (“HELOC”) is a revolving line of credit secured by the equity a borrower has in a residential property. Unlike a traditional mortgage or home equity loan that provides a lump-sum disbursement, a HELOC allows borrowers to access funds as...
by Ethan Atkinson | May 15, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) is a federal law enacted in 1970 to promote accuracy, fairness, and privacy in the collection and use of consumer credit information. The law regulates how consumer reporting agencies, lenders, employers, and other entities...
