Do I need an attorney to buy a house?

You've made two important statements: 1) You've "never bought a house before;" and, 2) you "would like the process to go smoothly." It sounds as if...

What would be considered a normal price range for a lawyer to charge to handle a Real Estate closing?

A "normal price range" can vary from attorney to attorney based on area of expertise, length of time in practice, complexity of the transaction,...

Do i need a lawyer to purchase real estate?

I highly recommend that you retain an attorney when you purchase real estate. Even my seasoned investor clients, who purchase real estate on a...

Can I just go to sheriff office next and have the person evicted after 30 days notice to vacate expires or is court required?

Thank you for your question. You are on the right track by seeking legal counsel; although, I would advise that you retain an attorney just to make...

Whose responsibility is it to make sure I have current lease agreements at closing of property deal?

Thank you for your question. It is your responsibility, as the Buyer, to do your due diligence prior to the closing. Part of the due diligence...

Thank you for your question. The expectations, terms of legal services, and payment are typically governed by the engagement letter. The...

I presume you are renting a single family home. If you are and your lease agreement provides that the water bill is your responsibility, then...

Do I get escrow money back if I can't get mortgage approved?

Most often, funds that are escrowed by the buyer are refunded to the buyer in the event that the transaction does not close. There is certain...

I found out today by going on line that my house has a auction date of May 20. I never received any info about this date.

The notice was probably published in the local paper, which is sufficient; especially, if there was service by publication. I would advise that...

Does tenant have to give permission for showing appts, or are we ONLY required to notify him? We have a 24hr/9:00-7:00 clause.

Before you get an attorney involved and in order to prevent the situation from escalating into a hostile one, I would have a face-to-face...