My offer had inspection contingency. Water was found in basement. What are my options if I don't agree with sellers proposed fix

Have a foundation specialist look at the problem. It will give you a basis for either agreeing with the Buyer or negotiating with them. Just...

Do I need a real estate lawyer

There is another alternative - a chapter 13 Bankruptcy would allow you to strip off any liens in excess of the value of the house, as well as catch...

I hav the deed to my home. There is no mention of a lender on it. Am I legally obligated to pay the mortgage?

Your obligation to pay the mortgage arises out of the mortgage and note - not the deed. People often mistakenly think that the bank "owns" their...

Can my Landlord have his wife do the final inspection without him?

Under the law of agency, unless there is something specific in the lease that would prohibit the Landlord using an agent for a final inspection,...

Can the owner of a property we have lease purchased, sell it while we are still paying for it?

There is really no way for an attorney answering this through Avvo to give you a thorough answer. An attorney would have to look at your Contract...

My husband and I have had to pursue a "short sale" as the remedy for our financial situation. Do we need legal representation?

You are not required to have legal counsel to negotiate a short sale, but having someone who knows what they are doing with the negotiations, might...

What is a short sale

I agree with Mr. Meyers, except that there are two exceptions to IRS rules that would deem the debt forgiveness to be a taxable event: (1) if the...

The house is in michigan in a trust

Most likely a Court will order its sale and will allow the two beneficiaries who want it to buy the interest of the other two. Consult a...

I have a defense pending on this same issue in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Your defense is that the Plaintiff lacked "Standing" to bring the...

I have a defense pending on this same issue in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Your defense is that the Plaintiff lack "Standing" to bring the...