Real Estate

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Real Estate Law: Back to Basics

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Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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5 hours 56 minutes
James Hochman
Frank Kosir
Richard Fox
With James A. Hochman from Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd. + 2 others
Recorded June 07, 2024
Product ID 98709

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Overview

Title, Contracts, Transactions, and Closings

Join us for a comprehensive exploration into the essential legal aspects of real estate. This back-to-basics course will equip you with fundamental knowledge and insights on everything from title to contracts. Immerse yourself in real estate law - register today!

  • Build your understanding of title defects, encumbrances, and property boundaries.
  • Master the basics of purchase and sale agreements, leases, and other critical contracts.
  • Navigate the steps of real estate transactions and understand your role.
  • Get a practical walkthrough of the real estate closing process.
  • Review key legal ethics issues and dilemmas real estate lawyers need to contend with.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Property Law and Title Basics
  2. Property Boundaries and Land Use 101
  3. Top 4 Real Estate Contracts and Agreements to Know (With Review Checklists)
  4. Real Estate Transactions in a Nutshell
  5. Real Estate Closings and Transfer of Title
  6. Legal Ethics

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Product ID 98709

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Property Law and Title Basics

    1. Fee Simple vs. Life Estates vs. Leasehold Estates
    2. Concurrent Ownership: Joint Tenancy, Tenancy in Common, Tenancy by Entirety
    3. Title Defects and Encumbrances Explained
    4. Title Insurance Essentials

  2. Property Boundaries and Land Use 101

  3. Top 4 Real Estate Contracts and Agreements to Know (With Review Checklists)

    1. Purchase and Sale Agreements
    2. Leases
    3. Mortgage and Loan Agreements
    4. Easement Agreements

  4. Real Estate Transactions in a Nutshell

    1. Steps in a Real Estate Transaction and Attorneys' Roles
    2. Disclosure Requirements
    3. Due Diligence Checklist
    4. Financing in Real Estate Transactions

  5. Real Estate Closings and Transfer of Title

    1. Closing Checklist
    2. Closing Process Walkthrough
    3. Top 5 Things to Know About Deeds
    4. Transfers to Individuals vs. Business Entities vs. Trusts
    5. Recording and Registration

  6. Legal Ethics

    1. Conflicts of Interest
    2. Client Communication
    3. Confidentiality
    4. Disclosures

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Real estate professionals, title insurance professionals, lenders, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

James A Hochman
James A.
Hochman
Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd.
Frank Kosir Jr.
Frank
Kosir, Jr.
Meyer Unkovic & Scott LLP
Richard J Fox
Richard J.
Fox
Law Office of Richard J. Fox PLLC
Speaker bio
James A Hochman

James A. Hochman

Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd.
James Hochman

is a partner with the Chicago firm of Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd., where he represents commercial real estate brokerage firms, landlords, tenants, and commercial real estate investors, assisting in all phases of commercial and residential real estate. Mr. Hochman is a frequent speaker on real estate broker-related legal issues for state and local estate organizations. He co-wrote and sponsored the Illinois Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act; and through his drafting and lobbying efforts, several other states have adopted similar statutes. Mr. Hochman is also active in support of license portability legislation for commercial real estate brokers, and is the architect and drafter of statutes in several estates on that issue as well. He earned his A.B. degree from Brown University and his J.D. degree from Boston University School of Law.

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Frank Kosir Jr.

Frank Kosir, Jr.

Meyer Unkovic & Scott LLP
Frank Kosir

is a partner with Meyer Unkovic & Scott LLP in Pittsburgh, and is a member of the firm's real estate and lending, litigation and dispute resolution, energy and mineral rights, and construction law groups. He has significant civil litigation and general practice experience in all areas of real property law. Prior to entering the practice of law, Mr. Kosir acquired extensive experience in all facets of real estate development, sales, construction and leasing with his family's home construction company. He represents clients in a wide range of matters, including commercial and residential real estate tax assessment appeals, commercial and residential sales and leasing, oil and gas lease negotiations, boundary line disputes, real estate title defense and claims, commercial and residential landlord-tenant proceedings, quiet title proceedings, eminent domain proceedings, condominium creation and amendment, and zoning and land use issues. Mr. Kosir earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from Washington and Jefferson College and his J.D. degree from the Duquesne University School of Law. A member of the Pennsylvania, Allegheny County and Washington County bar associations, he formerly served on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section Council. Mr. Kosir writes a monthly real estate case law update and a quarterly real estate update column. He is co-author of the books, Fagnilli and Kosir on Deeds-Fundamentals of Deed Drafting and Fagnilli and Kosir on Deeds-Fundamentals of Deed Drafting (2nd edition).

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Richard J Fox

Richard J. Fox

Law Office of Richard J. Fox PLLC
Richard Fox

is an attorney with the Law Office of Richard J. Fox PLLC, where his practice focuses on commercial and residential real estate. As legal counsel, he represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including title searches and closing. As a title insurance agent, Mr. Fox reviews title opinions and issues title insurance policies. He is admitted to practice in Vermont and Massachusetts, and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Mr. Fox is a member of the Vermont, Massachusetts, and Chittenden County bar associations; and is an agent for Vermont Attorneys Title Corporation. He earned his B.A. degree from Rutgers College and his J.D. degree from The George Washington University Law School.

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