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Can the contract used on a short sale be used again if house was foreclosed?
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Answered on May 29, 2013
If the house was foreclosed then it is owned by another. If it was stopped by the judge then it hasn't been foreclosed. If you were under contract...
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What is an estopple letter and how important is it in a sale?
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Answered on May 29, 2013
Basically, the word "estoppel" means "to stop". Without knowing more, it is impossible to say from whence the estoppel came; it could be the HOA,...
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After a short sale in FL can I rent back from buyer after signing an arms length affidavit without fearing legal ramifications?
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Answered on May 28, 2013
Let's see here...you agree that you signed a legally-binding affidavit that specifically agrees that you WILL NOT rent the property back and you...
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On line real estate auction - Am I stuck, or do I have some recourse?
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Answered on May 27, 2013
It all depends on the wording of the contract that you agreed to before being allowed to bid. Usually, these homes are sold "As-Is" and are almost...
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What exactly is the homestead law and why does my wife have to sign any mortgage paperwork if we are separated?
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Answered on May 27, 2013
Attorney Morcroft is absolutely correct. Further, the reason that separated parties have to still sign off on the mortgage is that FL does not...
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I am buying a house in Florida and I am separated from my wife. According to the homestead law she has to sign the mortgage
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Answered on May 27, 2013
Signing the mortgage merely indicates that she is aware that you have a mortgage on the property and it is acknowledged by her. It does not make...
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Ex-girlfriend is on the deed for a Florida timeshare purchased in 2000. Can she be removed from the deed?
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Answered on May 26, 2013
Once she was put on the deed, she is now a co-owner of the time-share. It's been 13 years, so even if it was a mistake that put her on the deed,...
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What is a 'deeded property owners' agent and how can I become my mother's agent to represent her in our HOA?
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Answered on May 26, 2013
If your DPOA is legally sufficient, then you are already her agent.
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Quit Claim Deed-Husband signed now wants half of house...
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Answered on May 26, 2013
This is a very good question for your family law attorney (please, DO NOT do the divorce on your own!!). In Florida, undue influence must be proved...
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If the buyer pays for a real property with someone else's money, is there consideration?
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Answered on May 25, 2013
Consideration. Many, many hours were spent in law school debating "consideration" and how much is sufficient consideration. My contracts professor...