An in rem deficiency judgment, is not a personal judgment. It is a judgment against the property itself. An in rem deficiency judgment is entered...

Why would I have to pay for 2015 taxes when I didn't live here til 2016

This is a confusing part of closings in Illinois. Real estate taxes run in arrears. If you have already closed, you should have received a credit...

What type of legal action can I take?

Contact your attorney immediately. From your statement of the facts, it does not sound like the sheriff sale has been confirmed. Your attorney,...

Can I bypass the realtor, as the 3rd property is listed on other sites & he basically did nothing more than unlock a door?

Did you sign a buyer's brokerage agreement? If not, then you are not responsible for the realtors commission. As you stated, the realtor provided...

Is it a common practice the spouse to wave her rights at a property

If you are not on the mortgage application, the lender normally requires you to sign off releasing your homestead rights. This waiver of homestead...