Home equity line

Of course, although it's often a good place to start. Shop around.

On a short sale what happens to tax liens and mechanic leins ?

Typically these liens and judgments are paid by the first mortgage lender . However during your negotiation you must make it clear that this is...

Want to know if contr act is binding

This certainly sounds like a life estate, and based on the deed anyone purchasing the property would have to buy subject to that life estate, or...

Can a trustee, who has been paying the taxes and homeowners insurance on the house in trust, legally stop paying those bills?

It depends on what the trust itself says. Is there a life tenancy for the current occupant who is likely to be the grantor of the trust? are you...

86 yr old mother (deminitia) has 50% of home with no equity,will transfer of my home out of her name help for medical assistance

There are several options. However, prior to doing anything I strongly recommend you speak with an Elder Law Attorney that does a lot of medicaid...

Do i need a real estate attorney

Yes. NY is an "attorney" state where attorneys draft review and approve real estate contracts. If you are getting a mortgage most lenders will...

What rights do I have with a dispute over a fence on a property line?

I agree with my colleagues that this is a matter for the seller to address, and should be done as soon as possible in order to ensure it doesn't...

Can I be on a deed even though I am not on mortgage?

This is a very common occurrence. Your wife's credit will be used for the loan from the bank. She will sign the note and will be responsible for...

Real Estate Question regarding Short Sales.

I do quite a bit of short sales and loss mitigation work, including loan modifications, etc. and short sales are anything but "control." The only...

I agree with my colleagues. Adding a spouse or other transfers aren't technically permitted under the terms of the "due on transfer clause"...