Mr. Sexauer hit the nail on the head - you're complaining about tax assessment, not resale value. And he's also correct that 'damages' are...

Is foreclosure better than a short sale option for me?

I think you asked a related question and I answered it here: ...

Is foreclosure better than a short sale?

Everything I've heard about short sales is that they are very very difficult to get the lender to agree to. If the lender forecloses then the...

I live in Springfield, Virginia. If we remove my name from the deed of our home; does that diminish my rights to equal ownership

Your question is somewhat confusing and I agree with Mr. Rafter - you need to see a real estate lawyer as soon as possible. I presume your spouse...

Chapter 7 discharged and short sale

Short sales are long on paperwork and hassle. You have nothing to gain by going through all that - give them a copy of the bankruptcy discharge...

I have received a summons about a debt.I need more time to get the money to pay it.Is there any thing I can do to avoid judgment

First, that they've filed suit probably means you credit isn't very good anyhow. Second, handling it depends on If it's a local creditor or a...

I have a duplex/house for sale. The area was a B-1 but, re-zoned to R-3. How does that affect the sale?

I don't know the Staunton zoning laws; I'm assuming that a R-3 does not allow for duplexes. If you were in my office I'd ask the following: 1)...

Can a refinance go through without signing a quit claim by a person whose name is not on the mortgage but on the deed?

Unfortunate situation. Four choices: 1) Wait for family member to get back to sign a quit claim to remove their name from the TITLE to the...

Should i go to court for a unlawful detainer when landlord wants me to vacate and attorney fees when I actually owe him nothing

Go to Court. Tell the judge you want to get a lawyer You may have a claim against thhe landlord for illegally turning off the water. Hire a...

Management is requiring a homeowner to allow an inspection before she can sell her condo.

Consult a condominium lawyer in your area. Personally I think "management" is full of it.