To answer your more basic (and simpler) question first. Yes, you own the house. The lender has a lien against it, which it can foreclose if you do...

Sort of. It is illegal to have a lock pick set with the intent to break into a building, vehicle, etc. So, you can have one if you do not have...

Why do I need a real estate attorney to buy a house?

You have already received some good answers. There are a lot of folks involved in your transaction who only get paid if it closes, and the amount...

Do I need to take this to court

There are two components to the situation it seems. There is ownership, which can be remedied either by one of you signing the title conveying the...

How does an executor go about selling a deceased person land he owned in texas while living in iowa

Likely an ancillary estate will need to be opened in Texas. Your probate attorney can assist you with this.

Why does this site take down all reviews that show the reality of dealing with some of these sharks. Nothing but happy posts

You would need to ask the administrators and owners of the website how they determine what is posted and what is not. I believe there is a link at...

Sellers fixed everything themselves post inspection without proof. What can I do to ensure everything got corrected?

Since you indicate that you have hired an attorney, you should direct your questions to him or her. Not only would it be ethically suspect to...

Is it legal to be a Mortgage Foreclosure Consultant in Illinois?

It would seem some of the items in your list could be construed as the practice of law. Rather than build your business empire on the exchange of a...

Can I use my given name as my business name?

You can use your name. I agree that you should discuss this with a business law attorney. In addition to the liability concerns, there may tax...

What will happen with this payday loan?

He probably just filled out the form with names and numbers he knew off the top of his head. You can tell them to stop calling you, ignore their...