Skokie, IL
Real estate Lawyer at Skokie, IL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Foreclosure, Litigation
1. Check the Note and Mortgage: They must match as to debt, date, parties. In order for there to be a mortgage, there HAS to be an underlying debt. If there is an error in the Note, there may not be an...
See Full GuideI have three strategies for helping clients who are in foreclosure: (1) Defend; (2) Buy time; or (3) Give up. Here is what to expect if you are going to defend: Lenders made many mistakes in their lo...
See Full GuideHow do you find an attorney? The best way to find out what a reasonable fee is for a buyer in your area is to ask your Real Estate Agent or your Lender to provide you with three names of attorneys th...
See Full GuideIf I am paying upfront, is it legal? In certain states (California and Illinois, for example) it is illegal for a company to charge upfront fees to negotiate a loan modification for you. In Californ...
See Full GuideYou are obligating yourself to pay tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars An attorney will guide you through the paperwork from the lender. They are not there to make decisions fo...
See Full GuideGet an inspection Make sure your contract provides for the right to get an inspection, even if the property is purchased "as is". Also, make sure your contract provides for the right to get out of t...
See Full GuideQuestions to Ask about a split up What will happen if we decide we will not live together after we have both signed for a mortgage and put the property in our joint names? Who should be responsible ...
See Full GuideIs the documentation manageable or are there so many Rules you need a lawyer to interpret them? Your contract should provide for your entitlement to the documents that govern the property you are buy...
See Full GuideIs the Board responsive to requests for documentation? Your contract should provide for your entitlement to the documents that govern the property you are buying: the "decs" or Declaration of Condom...
See Full GuideReview your contract It is likely that the Builder thought about the contingency that the property might not appraise out, but that you did not. If the property does not appraise out, your choices a...
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