What is the best way to "walk away" from a mortgage?

I have had numerous clients caught in this same situation, and certainly understand your frustration with the system. Are you able to rent out the...

Real Estate Contract That Is Pending Financing

The answer is "it depends". This is actually a somewhat complex question. Did the first contract contain a "kick out" clause (e.g. a contingency on...

How do I go about changing the name on the home title?

Based upon your brief description, these sound like unfortunate circumstances. That said, you would need to obtain a copy of the last recorded deed...

Can I sue my broker

In light of the current regulations governing lenders and real estate transactions, it seems very unlikely that you would have been a mere 3 days...

What should I do? What's the problem? Is there a law stating this? Should I get a lawyer?

As the previous responder indicated, not enough details were provided to fully answer your question. That said, if you sincerely believe that the...

Can I be fined for administrative costs of the condo board without involvement?

Whether or not the HOA has a legal right to levy a fine against you, this is more likely a question of fairness. The association must be able to...

Assuming that you meet the requirements for tenancy by the entirety, it would certainly benefit you to acquire the protections inherent in that...

In general, it is possible to sign a deed via POA to convey real property in IL. That said, based upon your brief description, I assume that your...

Can I get my deposit back?

This is a very common issue. You should review the terms of the lease to determine whether it provides any guidance. Generally, the landlord can...

The language you identified is a standard waiver of the spousal homestead rights, which is essentially a bankruptcy protection right. This is very...