On a mortgage deed what does the term "For lein purpose only" mean?

The statement is to limit the purpose of the mortgage deed to creating a lien and not transferring title. This answer does not constitute legal...

Regarding real estate

If you are the buyer - which I assume from your post you are - you are not under contract with your agent and may choose another agent to assist...

Got divorced, bought a house in my name only on mortgage & deed, if my bf and I get married, can his ex-wife put a lien on house

The ex-wife CAN put a lien on the house if you add your boyfriend to title after you get married. Make sure you keep your property separate from...

I am concerned about being sued and protecting my house.

You can put your house in a trust, but that just makes it more difficult for the creditor, it doesn't necessarily stop them. If there is a...

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Does a quitclaim Grantor have to sign their name as the exact name as it appears on the title deed?

Your best bet is to call a title company in your area and confirm the manner in which they would clear title to allow you to SELL the property in...

Do I need a land survey before I buy a house in Chicago?

It is up to your lender. It is likely they will require it because the title company will not insure over encroachments if they cannot see a...

Land survey pricing

The survey should cost between $200 and $250. If you are quoted more than that for a single family lot, then you are paying too much. The only...

Buying a house on land contract, the owner is in a forecloser

It is impossible to answer your question on this site. An attorney would need to look at your Contract for Deed and the foreclosure proceedings to...

If there are two people on a house title but only one of them is on the mortgage, are both parties in jeopardy if the loan goes

In order to sever the rights of the person on the title but not on the mortgage, the lender must file a foreclosure against all parties on title. ...

Two people are on deed, one on mortgage. Does the person who holds mortgage have right to sell home? Additionally, how can you

Every person who is on title must sign a subsequent Deed conveying the property or the conveyance is no good - whether or not that person is on the...