Are these both legally binding ways to sign a lease? a) An email saying we agree. b) An email including signed signature pages.

Defer to the lease agreement itself. There should be provisions describing whether "an emailed/faxed/pdf version is given the same legal deference...

What happens if our finances fall through and we cannot get all the money needed for the closing/setlmnt can Ne 1 sue us?

You must defer to the terms depicted in the sales contract. If your closing is contingent on obtaining mortgage financing, and you have complied...

How do I go about finding information on an abandoned house?

I agree with the previous answer and would simply add that you can also engage the services of a competent real estate broker who may be able to...

What do I need to do to clear title if there is a problem?

Engage the services of a competent title company and real estate attorney in your area. They should be able to obtain "clearance" from the prior...

How do I remove my name from the deed?

If there was a formal divorce decree stipulating that the land is specifically granted to your husband, you can simply have a warranty or quit...

Do we have any legal obligation to let them continue showing the property while it is under agreement?

You should defer to the terms of the lease. Typically, there are provisions stating/addressing that the landlord can show the premises to...

Do we need a 'Killer letter' signed by both the Buyers and the Sellers before we can put our house back on the market?

Consult with your attorney, but it appears that the contract was cancelled pursuant to the terms dictating that if the appraised value, as per the...

You will obtain title as an individual; no suffix or qualification required, since you will be the solely vested owner. After you are married you...

Does the mortgage holder on her house have any recourse to seek her equity in the house we jointly own?

A foreclosure action is transaction specific to the premises being encumbered by the loan. As such, the other residence, (owned by you and your...

Am I responsible for liquidated damages in my lease?

Without deference to the actual lease terms, amendments, etc., a definitive response cannot be given. Have the lease reviewed by a local real...