I would like to purchase a home in another state as a second home.

Not having a current mortgage or rental situation is not an absolute bar to obtaining a mortgage for a new home purchase. This situation is not...

If a person bought a new home, but shortly turned around and instead of living in it rented it out, and pocketed the money

If it could be proved that the person in question had intended to do this all along, that person could be found guilty of criminal fraud. However,...

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Is it important for my name to be on the deed along with my husbands?

If your name is not on the deeds your husband is free to sell or take out mortgages on these properties without your approval or even knowledge...

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What are my rights as a homeowner against my ex who changed the locks on my house with all my property inside.

If you ex is locking you out of your own house, this is a matter for the police. You should contact the proper authorities immediately.

Do I have to give my ex husband notice to move around the corner from my current home?

I love Mr. Cohen's answer. Succinct and to the point. This issue is really a family law question rather than a real estate question. While...

Is there a specific form to be filled out to show the "source of funds" in an all cash real estate transaction?

To prove "source of funds" typically the lender or escrow company will simply want to see a bank statement, or statement from some other financial...

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If I am 17 and my girlfriend is 16 and pregnant can her parents press charges on me?

In Texas the age of consent is 17. So anyone who has sexual relations with someone under the age of consent can be prosecuted for statutory rape....

Is a gift or Inhetance in a divorce a martial debt ?

First, I presume you meant to ask if this was a marital asset? Generally, there is a rebutable presumption that monies received by gift or...

My wife and I are going to buy a house for our son and his wife..$95,000...We are putting the mortgage in our names .

Whether your son and his wife will be able to take over the mortgage will depend on their credit and income at that time. First, if you have not...

Gave mother money to purchase a home. Did not put our name on the deed. We are in the will to receive money back at death.

If your Mother passes away while still owning the house, and you are on the deed under some form of joint tenancy with a right of survivorship, you...