State-Specific Real Estate Laws: State-level regulations governing real estate transactions, including specific disclosure requirements, recording procedures, and registration requirements that vary by jurisdiction
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that real estate contracts must be in writing, contain essential terms to be enforceable, and be signed by all parties involved
Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability
Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Federal law requiring developers to register subdivisions and provide detailed disclosures to potential buyers in interstate land sales
FIRPTA: Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act requirements for transactions involving foreign sellers of U.S. real estate
Zoning and Land Use Laws: Local regulations governing property use, including zoning ordinances, land use restrictions, and environmental regulations
Title Requirements: Legal requirements for title search, insurance, recording, and addressing any liens or encumbrances on the property
Tax Considerations: Various tax implications including property taxes, transfer taxes, and capital gains considerations in real estate transactions
Truth in Lending Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of credit terms and costs in real estate transactions involving financing
RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act governing real estate settlement processes and prohibiting kickbacks and referral fees
State-Specific Contract Requirements: Mandatory state-level contract provisions, required disclosures (such as lead-based paint and natural hazards), and cooling-off periods
