Short sale question

I have not reviewed your contract or other documents relation to your purchase. However, it is usual practice for either the contract itself, or...

Can I terminate Lease Contract that Landlord Broke? Landlord failed to have Unit ready by move in date.

I agree with Mr. Popovich. You should confirm that the CO for the apartment was not issued and then check with an attorney to review the lease. ...

When buying a house is the seller responsible for making repairs on the appraisal report?

It is advisable to have an attorney represent you in the purchase of a home. The attorney will advise you as to your rights and obligations, which...

Generally, no, but your statement of the issue does not give enough detail to provide a complete answer. Why don't you ask your own attorney about...

Generally loans that are secured by real property, such as your home equity loan, are not transferable when the property is sold, even to a...

Why is my deceased mother's name next to mine as "Grantor" on a property record that was transferred 2 years after her death?

I agree with my colleagues. However, your description of the issue raises some questions. Who was the property transferred to? Did the record...

Real estate contract question

Unless the contract allows the seller to adjust the price because of the appraisal, no, the seller cannot walk away from the contract. Having said...

I will assume for this answer that the house that you plan to quit claim to the bank was occupied by you and your ex during your marriage as your...

What are the next steps when a purchaser fails to close?

I generally agree with my colleague. However, I would point out that liquidated damages can only be recovered if the contract between the seller...

My late husband and I own our home jointly in Camden County NJ. Do I need to transfer the deed to my name before selling

If by "jointly" you mean you owned the home as either "husband and wife" or as "joint tenants", then no, you don't. When your husband passed away,...