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Melissa A Juarez
Written by Melissa A Juarez
Contributor Level 4

Real estate advertisements should not contain explicit exclusions, limitations or other indications of discrimination based on handicap, such as "no wheelchairs" etc.
Jeffrey Lawson Baxter
Written by Jeffrey Lawson Baxter
Contributor Level 5

There are a number of factors to consider when considering which entity to form to take possession of real estate in Florida.
Walter Whitman Moore
Written by Walter Whitman Moore
Contributor Level 3

Here are a few simple steps to avoid spending time in court and money on lawyers.
Brian E. Daughdrill
Written by Brian E. Daughdrill
Contributor Level 5

The Language of the Termination & Release Documents may preclude a claim for commission that otherwise would be authorized under the purchase agreement
Luigi Rosabianca
Written by Luigi Rosabianca
Contributor Level 3

This memorandum is provided to you as a courtesy to provide some basic information as to the standard procedures and processes of the residential real property purchase, particularly in Manhattan, and to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Kenneth Scott Jacobs
Written by Kenneth Scott Jacobs
Contributor Level 3

A Living Trust is an excellent tool to avoid probate. However, for it to function as intended, it is essential that all significant assets are titled in the name of the trust. In the case of California real estate, this is accomplished by executing and recording a Deed.
Michael J Posner
Written by Michael J Posner
Contributor Level 3

Most Investment Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are invested in common security instruments such as stocks, bonds or mutual funds. With property prices substantially lower these days, investing in real estate has become an attractive alternative to holding stocks and bonds.
Beverly C. Eckard
Written by Beverly C. Eckard
Contributor Level 4

Avoid "the State taking your house" in North Carolina by proactively protecting the property from Medicaid estate recovery.
Randy Marvin Spiro
Written by Randy Marvin Spiro
Contributor Level 4

When people refinance their real estate , sometimes the lender removes the property from the revocable trust. Sometimes people do not realize this and incorrectly assume that the lender will put the property back into the trust.
Harley Aaron Feinstein
Written by Harley Aaron Feinstein
Contributor Level 5

Either a Chapter 7 or 13 can be helpful.
Javed Inam Ellahie
Written by Javed Inam Ellahie
Contributor Level 3

Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code allows a debtor to wipe out a junior mortgage secured by debtor's primary residence provided the Market Value of the Property is LESS than what is owed for property taxes and Senior mortgage holders (the 1st lender).
Ronald Anthony Sarno
Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
Contributor Level 9

An overview of the business opportunities and dangers for real estate professionals in New York. How buildings are financed, fortunes made and lost. How good legal assistance can protect the real estate business and how to avoid major financial pitfalls.
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Written by Stephen J Nash
Contributor Level 4

Fraud is rampant in real estate especially in tough economic times when people are desperate.
Henry Daniel Lively
Written by Henry Daniel Lively
Contributor Level 7

This guide suggests how to hold title to real estate in California by Married Couples.
Michael Lewis Van Cise
Written by Michael Lewis Van Cise
Contributor Level 5

This legal guide discusses the steps you should take when a joint owner of real property dies. The focus of this legal guide is on Georgia real property which is owned as joint tenants with rights of survivorship.
Joel Richard Beck
Written by Joel Richard Beck
Contributor Level 4

Creating a will in the state of Georgia is part of a basic estate-planning strategy and can help alleviate family strife after your death by clearly stating your intended property distribution at the time of your death.
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Written by Avvo Staff
If your lender moves to foreclose, taking quick action can help you keep your home.
Clifford L. Tuttle Jr.
Written by Clifford L. Tuttle Jr.
Contributor Level 4

To stop foreclosure, it’s important to have an understanding of how the legal process works and what options you have to try and stop the foreclosure.
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Written by Frank S Hong
Contributor Level 5

A landlord must be justified in pursuing an unlawful detainer action. If you are a tenant, an unlawful detainer action can’t be used to retaliate against you.
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Written by Frank S Hong
Contributor Level 5

The Washington Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RTLA) applies to residential leases.

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