Questions answered by Carol Anne Johnson

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Is a Corrective Deed necessary?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 08, 2016

So long as he is not a "married person" and the property his homestead, the fact of his being a single person, while relevant is not dispositive as...

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What will happen if a few months down the road if we decide she can't live on her own and want her to stay with us?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 07, 2016

Are you buying the home you are living in? Do you consider your MIL to be a member of your household? It sounds like that is up in the air. You...

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Now that I am filing for divorce and I will keep the home - would I still have to refinance in my name?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 07, 2016

If you do not pay the mortgage balance that is due, you will not "keep the home". You really need to speak with a foreclosure defense attorney to...

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How do i go about executing my right to foreclose on the property

Carol's answer | Answered on March 07, 2016

If you properly submitted the tax deed application, the county notifies the current property owner to allow them the option of redeeming the...

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What do I need to do in order for him to leave

Carol's answer | Answered on March 06, 2016

You want to have him ejected. Unless his signed a lease agreement or has a verbal agreement, it will have to be an action for ejectment. Does he...

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How do I have the deed changed to just my name?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 04, 2016

I'm very sorry to hear of your husband's recent passing. In South Carolina, there is no "tenancies by the entireties" between husband and wife...

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I need a real estate attorney that specializes in short sales in Irmo, SC.

Carol's answer | Answered on March 03, 2016

There are several really good "dirt" lawyers in Columbia, which is where you should look. Go through the SC Bar Association, or the Richland...

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If I'm not living in the house but still paying the mortgage, am I required to sign a quit claim before the divorce is final?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 01, 2016

Uh, no! The judge will NOT require you to carry the house that you no longer own - that isn't equitable. Something is missing here. Is she...

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Is it possible to take legal action against the owners to force the removal?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 01, 2016

Well, probably not. In fact, unless there is a violation of the HOA rules and the docs allow for the removal of an inhabitant based on those...

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Should we allow this second TX inspector to into our homes? Should we video tape the inspection? Should we bring a lawsuit?

Carol's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

This is really not a real estate question, but more of a products liability question. I will move it to the right spot so you can get some better...

Carol Anne Johnson's Answers (3218)

Is a Corrective Deed necessary?

What will happen if a few months down the road if we decide she can't live on her own and want her to stay with us?

Now that I am filing for divorce and I will keep the home - would I still have to refinance in my name?

How do i go about executing my right to foreclose on the property

What do I need to do in order for him to leave

How do I have the deed changed to just my name?

I need a real estate attorney that specializes in short sales in Irmo, SC.

If I'm not living in the house but still paying the mortgage, am I required to sign a quit claim before the divorce is final?

Is it possible to take legal action against the owners to force the removal?

Should we allow this second TX inspector to into our homes? Should we video tape the inspection? Should we bring a lawsuit?