What to consider for starting a hard-money lending company, lending only on vacant lands.

You should incorporate and apply to the DRE for a corporation broker license. If the loan is arranged by a broker, it is exempt from the usury...

Can I be held responsible for my fiancé's real-estate debt once we're married?

In addition to Attorney Chen's correct answer, the only caveat would be pursaunt to Family Code 910; marital community property can be liable for a...

I was sued for nonpayment of HOA when my house went to foreclosure. How do I find counsel if appeal is possible?

I agree with Attorney Chen. If it has been LESS than 6 months since the date the Notice of Entry of Judgment was filed, you should immediately...

My Ex Husband had my name whited out off the grant deed to use this to secure another note the date of transaction 12-12-2002 i

You need to take a copy of your divorce judgment and a copy of the altered deed to a family law or real estate attorney for further and more...

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How can a TRUST be replaced that has disappeared?

Is the house the only significant asset of the trust? Who is going to get the money at the close of escrow? If the house is the only asset, and the...

Real estate gift of home/equity transfer

Is there a "Real estate gift of home/equity transfer" question? Richard A. Rodgers, Esq. (805) 230-2525 200 N. Westlake Blvd. Ste...

I need Real Estate Attorney in Riverside,Ca

What is your case about? Richard A. Rodgers, Esq. (805) 230-2525 200 N. Westlake Blvd. Ste 201 Westlake Village, CA...

Public easement that runs with only half of a privately owned sidewalk in California

Loitering is a ciminal matter and you would have to cal the LAPD on that one. Trespassing is more than problematic here - an oridnary person would...

My ex sold a house with my name on it. How can he do this legally with my name on the deed?

The divorce decree is a judgment and if it is clearly stated and it is past the time to appeal, a title company may decide that the judgment would...

In a California home foreclosure, are we homeowners required to pay state taxes on the loan deficiency? If so, how much?

And in addition to Attorney Chen's answer, if your property is foreclosed upon by a non judicial trustee's sale, the lender cannot sue you for any...