Options to purchase real estate are traditionally a one-sided deal-only one party to the contract may exercise the option under its terms. The option holder is not bound to purchase, and if the conditions are not fulfilled, the optionee never acquires the right to...

As a homeowner you are the master of your own universe, but that world may be controlled by the terms in your deed. Most housing developments and even undeveloped land have limitations on what can be done or kept on the premises called restrictive covenants. They are...