Do I need an attorney? The seller will not sign for me to get my earnest money back.

The specific terms of your Contract will govern whether or not you are entitled to the return of your deposit. After that, if it appears that you...

Changing a deed to joint-ownership

The ministerial act of preparing a Deed and recording a Deed is not that difficult. However, and more importantly, I would strongly suggest that...

After short sale closing, buyer grant deed title transferred when boa approval letter prohibited within 90 days

I would suggest that if the short sale approval letter clearly recited that no transfers of the real estate may take place within 90 days of...

During the purchase of a house, if at closing there is a problem, how do you resolve the issue?

The answer to this question will depend upon what the Contract states as to your rights and obligations thereunder. Therefore, a thorough and...

Woman's husband died house loan in his name only ....can wife move and not be responsible

I will assume as well that she is not on the Deed. If this is correct then she has no obligation as to the Mortgage so if she picks up and moves,...

If I'm refinancing my home with my husband on the note, not on the title or deed, does he then have interest in the house?

As long as your Lender is amenable, you can most certainly refinance a property you own solely, with your husband as being a co-signer only to the...

One joint tenant can unilaterally convey his or her interest in a joint tenancy and does not necessarily need to be present at the location of the...

Can I recoup money if the property listed on my deed is not the complete property listed on my mortgage?

Did your Title Insurance Policy insure your ownership as to both the Condominium Unit as well as the Parking Space? If so, you may have a viable...

We own half of a rental property that is free and clear. Can we get a small equity loan on our half of the home?

Legally, yes. Likely, no.

No.