Who pays homeowners dues when property is in foreclosure

The unpaid HOA dues can be attached to the owner after foreclosure. Unlike the property taxes that are attached to the property, or the loans that...

We are trying to short sale our condo in Long Beach. We have two week left, buyer backed out. How Long will Deed in Lieu of take

A deed in lieu can be done in a couple of days, but you may lose some very good protection if you sign one. Although foreclosure is something most...

I wish to buy my sister out. We inherited my Gradmother's home that is full paid off and we are under prop 13.

You may be able to get first time buyer treatment, but it gets tricky when you already live in the home. I am and have been a mortgage broker here...

In a real estate listing contract, does the COL form, if signed by agents broker, rescind contract with certainty? No comebacks?

You need to be careful about cancelling the listing. The typical listing agreement allows the agent to collect all commissions if the seller makes...

Are section 8 tenants harder to evict

I have had several Section 8 renters and never had a problem with collecting rents. They typically pay very promptly to keep their benefits....

This is an unfortunate situation seen often. If there is no will, then the property follows "intestate succession" rules. These rules are a...

Upcoming lawsuit prior to BK filing.

You have a lot of misplaced faith in the speed of the California Courts. You have little to worry about a court case making it through judgment to...

Is there protection for legitimate Non 501c3 Calif. Default & Foreclosure Counselors?

Unfortunately you are caught in the same predicament as attorneys. The only situation where an attorney cannot take an up-front retainer fee is...

Revocable Trust and desinheriting spouse

This may be more of a "family law" issue instead of an estate issue. Sometimes a quit claim deed is not enough to sever the community property...

I cosigned on a rental, then took my name off the rental agreement 1 month before the renter moved out because she could not

You typically do not have the option to take your name off of a lease, the other party needs to release you from liability. I did not see anything...