You need to speak with an attorney who handles mortgage modifications. They can properly assess your situation and let you know your options.

1031 procedure

It depends on the By-Laws and/or Rules and Regulations of the Community. You need to see if the age restrictions apply to ownership, occupancy or...

I need a reputable lawyer to review a lease for a storefront!

Good luck. There are lots of lawyers on Avvo who can assist. As the others noted, you can do a search on Avvo.

Review Commercial Lease Contract

There are many good real estate attorneys on this site who would be happy to assist you. You will need to do a search though and contact those...

Unless you are named on the Deed as a joint tenant with a right of survivorship, there is no way to transfer this property into your name without...

Is my position to demand seller be responsible for the fee stands ground? Or my attorney wasn't doing his job? Any suggestion

Neither are responsible. It just is. The assessment has not yet been imposed so the seller was not aware of it nor obligated to disclose it. Your...

Whats my best course of action?

At this point you will need to start a lawsuit against the seller for the return of the downpayment. Whether you will succeed or not will depend on...

When do I need to obtain counsel? Am I better off with an adjustable or fixed mortgage rate?

You need a real estate attorney and a mortgage broker. The attorney will help you with the legal issues and protect your interests. The mortgage...

If both parties sign a contract at short sale and both agree can that contract be altered?

Yes. If both parties agree, the Contract can be amended.

A real estate lawyer if it is a buyout. A litigator if you need to sue to partition the property.