Question about title to my property?

There are many ways that title can be held, including in a trust. The form your were asked to fill out was for informational purposed only. The...

Riparian and littoral rights relate to navigable waters. It is unlikely that your retention pond falls within the legal definition of "navigable."...

I bought a property and title insurance, and the title insurance is labeled "Alta Commitment for Title Insurance"? Do I need to

"ALTA" is the American Land Title Association. It is the trade association for the title industry. One of their functions is to promulgate forms...

Damages from water due to acts of neighbor?

This is the type of question that cannot be answered in an online forum. You are damaged by the amount of money your are out of pocket because of...

I signed a sales contract on a home and within 24hrs discovered serious ethics, agent duty and obligation to seller, -collusion

Although with the advent of the "transactional broker" concept, the liability of real estate brokers for their failures has diminished, the facts...

I need a lawyer from Tampa Bay area to force the lender to honor their written approval of a short sale in Hillsborough County.

From the facts you posted, it unlikely that you will prevail in your action against the bank. It is also unlikely that any private practice lawyer...

Locked changed on house by mortgage company

An owner of property, whether it is a bank or someone else, cannot use self-help (such as changing the locks) to remove someone from property. You...

Fraud on real estate closing, Can I do anything?

Unfortunately, you have not provided enough information to give you an answer. Rather than seeking advice from an online forum, if you think you...

Do we need to make a Promissory Note, or a Mortgage Deed, or a Deed of Trust?

Unfortunately, the answer is not as simple at my colleagues have suggested. Assuming you plan to live in the apartment you are buying, a mortgage...

Can the bank back out of a short sale if they've already sent my realtor a written acceptance letter?

Unfortunately, most bank short sale acceptance forms give them outs at anytime before the closing. Buying short sales and REO property is...