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    Why choose Ownright?

    The real estate industry is going through a massive transformation, but property closing services have barely changed. We started Ownright to bring real estate law into the 21st century. We provide a simple and transparent closing experience that will leave you feeling supported and informed.

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    Joel Fox

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    What is an APS? Agreement of Purchase and Sale explained

    An Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS), is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of a real estate transaction. It's an extremely important document, whether you're the buyer or seller. Check out this blog for everything you need to know about it. 

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    Ownright’s pricing philosophy

    Unfortunately, most people end up frustrated and confused by hidden fees and surprise bills from real estate lawyers. At Ownright, we vow to do better.

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    Benjamin Berry

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    What documents will I sign when I purchase a property?

    Buying a home is a significant financial commitment, and it involves a lot of paperwork. It can be daunting to try to understand all of the documents you will be asked to sign, so we've put together this post to provide an overview of the most common documents you will encounter as a purchaser in a real estate transaction.

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    Benjamin Berry

    Co-founder & principal lawyer

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    What are disbursements? Definition and common real estate costs

    Disbursements are a confusing part of the real estate lawyer experience, but they're important. They refer to the costs and expenses that a lawyer incurs on behalf of a client in a real estate transaction.

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    Benjamin Berry

    Co-founder & principal lawyer

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    Who needs to know when you’ve changed your address?

    When you're about to move, there are a huge number of people, companies, and government agencies that you need to inform. This can be overwhelming on top of everything else you need to think about for your move. It doesn't have to be.

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    Joel Fox

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