You might think that once you own the house, you can do anything you want. That's not entirely true. Encumbrances may limit what the owner can do with the property. While some encumbrances may not ...

An encumbrance in real estate refers to any claim, restriction or liability attached to a property that may affect its value or usage. Examples of encumbrances include mortgages, liens, easements or ...

While I was knee-deep in real estate compliance work, I overlooked a significant legal development coming out of Wisconsin. Yes, Wisconsin — a long way from my home here in California, but ...