I have a 2 credit card Judgement from 5 years ago. Can I sell my house? Title will be clean?

Dear Pittsburgh, It looks like you did some research, and the general rule is that a money judgment acts as a lien against real property only...

Foreclosure and joint checking accounts?

Dear Pittsburgh, First things first. The lender must first go through the foreclosure process, then sell the house at sheriff sale, then bring...

If she just lets them foreclose on the property can they come back on her children for payment?

Dear Erie, I am sorry for this trouble. Signing for someone else has consequences, like you are on the hook if the other does not pay. If...

A real estate sale is being held up by the issuer of a bank that has a lien position on a property totally unrelated to the sale

Dear Philadelphia, A money judgement acts as a lien against any real property owned by the judgement debtor in the county in which the judgement...

Who will be responsible to make correction and obtain commission check?

Dear Harrisburg, If you are not the broker, you cannot sue anyone for commission. If you are, and you have the signed agreement with the...

Should I have a lawyer review loan modifications docs before we sign??

Dear West Chester, Yes it is a good idea to have an experienced attorney review those documents so your folks know exactly what they are...

Dear Philadelphia, An attorney would have to review the entire case to guess why the Judge did what he did. When a Motion is deemed moot it...

Can I pay I the amount I’m behind on my mortgage after date due to stop sheriff sale?

Dear Philadelphia, In order for the amount to count you MUST get a reinstatement figure from the bank a few weeks before the scheduled sheriff...

I co-sign on a car that I no longer want anything to do with how can I get my name off?

Dear York, Co-signing for anything and for anyone is risky business, especially if it is with someone who may come and go out of your life...

Real estate deposit

Dear Abington, I am sorry for your troubles. Did you have an agent representing you throughout the process? If your bank cannot commit to the...