As a seller, can I get out of an accepted offer any way other than waiting for the buyers to fail on a contingency?

The MLS listing is not a contract between buyer and seller, so your agent was wrong to say that you could not negotiate a purchase contingency into...

Will I get any money when she sells our house

Hi: If your name is "on the deed," that means that you are a part owner of the property. Your ex-fiance cannot sell the property without your...

Is Foreclosure Ever the Better Financial Option?

Hello: Sorry to hear about your situation. Regarding the "information that you recieved," it's tough to tell whether it was bad or not, without...

With a signed P&S and bank approval letters in hand, can a seller back out of a short sale?

The simple answer to your question is yes, you have legal recourse based on the rough outline of facts you have provided. In order to provide...

I can confirm that Attorney Tobin is correct in stating that the statute of limitations for a Massachusetts contract action is 6 years. So you...

There are two scenarios where you could refinance: 1. Your wife can deed her interest in the property to you, and then you are free to...

Damage to property by contractor Withheld money and had damage repaired Contractor wants to send unpaid balance to collection

The contractor's obligations to you are generally governed by the provisions of Mass. Gen. Law c. 142A. A violation of this statute may also...

Condo has turned into a nightmare. Is it worth consulting an attorney for potential claims against the seller?

Hello: In order to answer your question, one would need to review the Purchase and Sale Agreement from the transaction. Generally, the physical...

Does my condo association have the right to make all the decisions on the repair of my condo after water damage claim?

Dear North Attleboro Homeowner: The scenario you describe is quite complex, to provide a specific answer one would need to know more about the...

If I refinance my house in my name only. what happens if I die before mortgage is paid?

Hello: I agree with the other answers, and additionally would add the following: When you refinance, your wife WILL sign the mortgage, but will...