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Mother paid all of house payments. Daughter and mothers names was on deed to land.Land was used as collateral. Loan copy put both names on title only mothers name should have there.
Should we sign it.
“all fixtures, personal property, and real property to be transferred hereunder shall be as is with mo warranties express or implied
answered on May 30, 2019
All 8, and if all 8 can’t agree then any one owner can force a sale through judicial intervention.
The remaining mortgage amount is an amount one co-borrower can pay independent of the other co-borrower. (In fact, one co-borrower has always made 100% of the mortgage payments.) One co-borrower is not planning to move; the other had moved away from the home years ago. Both co-borrowers pay real... View More 
answered on May 24, 2019
Under normal circumstances, one person can force the sale of real estate by means of an action in partition.
We have a contract through McGrew Real Estate to sell our home. Buyer failed to provide earnest money within five days per terms of contract. Then failed to close according to the contract. What recourse is available to us? We want to enforce the terms of the contract or at minimum collect the... View More
answered on May 19, 2019
If you initiate litigation, you may be prevented from selling the house to another person during the tenure of the lawsuit, since the real estate is the focal point of the lawsuit. Since there was no deposit given, you have a failure of consideration and you most likely have the opportunity to move... View More
answered on May 17, 2019
Likely, the mortgage is not a lien on the property if it is precisely as you so stated.
We agreed to 50 50 when we purchased it but the agreement wasnt in writing. The deed list all three of us not me and them ex A+ B+C not A + B and C .
Mother and daughter on deed. Mother passed away does other sibling have rights to mothers home. Or it solely goes to daughter
The owner and I have agreed on a price but he wants me to use his attorney. Instinct tells me it's a conflict of interest. Am I correct? What is involved in such a sale in addition to title verification? I know a survey has been done.
answered on May 5, 2019
Why don’t you suggest that you both use your attorney, and see how they respond.
answered on May 5, 2019
It should be, provided that when you close you don’t raise issues as to the condition of the house that you may have created.
answered on Apr 23, 2019
It would be wise to file a claim under your title insurance policy.
answered on Apr 18, 2019
If the mortgage isn’t paid and the lender forecloses she could lose her interest in the house. Further, if someone is injured at the house and she is sued and loses she could have a judgment filed against her.
answered on Apr 14, 2019
Take a trip to the County Clerk/Recorder's Office in the County where the real estate is located, and ask a clerk for assistance in retrieving a copy of the last deed of record for the property. Have the address, and if possible, the Section/Block/Lot which should make it easier for them to... View More
my dad and cousin became life estate tenants resulting from the death of my great uncle. My sister and I were named as the remainderman. if we all agree to sell this property, will we as remainderman, receive any of the proceeds from the sell. if so, how would our share be calculated?
answered on Mar 27, 2019
It should be the percentage actuarial value attributable to the remained share.
I completed a purchase agreement with a private seller to purchase an empty lot of land in Indianapolis. All of the title work is complete and checks out, but the seller cancelled the day of the closing. They have since been avoiding our calls and stalling for the last few months.
The... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2019
Purchaser may be able to initiate an action for specific performance to force the sale of the real estate.
Inspector missed these items and they are glaring after moving in. Should we seek a lawyer?
We inherited the land for my father when he passed away live in Omak Washington and I just want to sell my part I don’t want to be involved with her at all anymore so can I just show my interest in the land
answered on Mar 24, 2019
If you and your sister own real estate that you inherited from your father, and you own it together, presumably, as tenants in common, then you each own a percentage of the whole and not any particular allocable portion of the real estate. If you want to sell, and she is not cooperative, then your... View More
I was only married for 4 months. I never signed the promissory note and he acquired the home prior to our marriage. Although I am his only heir, I would like to simply walk away from the house. Can I do this without repercussion?
answered on Feb 26, 2019
If you are not on the deed as a grantee and you are not a signatory to the mortgage or the note you are likely able to walk away from the house with no repercussions.
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