Questions answered by Janet Spiro Martin

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Can a seller back out of a listing agreement without paying a commission when they are given a full price offer?

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

If your agreement provides for arbitration, use it. That's what it is for. Much easier and faster than litigation. Otherwise you'll have to start...

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Can I get him off the deed

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

This should have been addressed in your divorce property settlement agreement, or will be if you are going through divorce. If you were not...

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How much does it cost to set up an escrow account for 12 monthly rental payments in CA?

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Property managers function in this capacity for 10% rent generally. Also Experian now has a process that actually allows tenant to build credit...

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Deficiency Judgement for 2nd lien holder for a investment home

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Agree with colleagues this is a complicated question that requires some strategy planning. But to answer the basic questions, if borrower defaults...

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My property has been foreclosed. What are the redemption laws in California.

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

You need to clarify with a supervisor of the bank. In CA there is no right of redemption, so either the person gave you wrong information, or...

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What would happen if we stopped paying the property taxes going forward? Would there be any adverse consequence?

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

My first thought was maybe you can find a charity that would like the properties. But the problem is you CANNOT even transfer the properties at...

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My lis pendens was released by my ex-husband because I needed to do a refi, can he refile the lis penden again?

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

You really need good advice from your divorce attorney because it is possible he might have a small interest in the property during the time you...

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Which form do I need to regain my half-interest in my house?

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Yikes, why would you do that without some written agreement? you should have created a buy-out of your half of the property with some of the...

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My husband died and we were living in separate houses and I am not on the deed how can I get it in my name

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

I don't think this is complex, assuming there are no other folks who will challenge you. Just go to a local probate lawyer who can get this...

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A deed for some raw land in two names which was executed prior to Prop. 13. One person wants to buy out the other.

Janet's answer | Answered on March 28, 2013

Actually there is a way to maintain the tax basis; transfer the property into a trust by the two owners as trustors and you as trustee, and...

Janet Spiro Martin's Answers (1268)

Can a seller back out of a listing agreement without paying a commission when they are given a full price offer?

Can I get him off the deed

How much does it cost to set up an escrow account for 12 monthly rental payments in CA?

Deficiency Judgement for 2nd lien holder for a investment home

My property has been foreclosed. What are the redemption laws in California.

What would happen if we stopped paying the property taxes going forward? Would there be any adverse consequence?

My lis pendens was released by my ex-husband because I needed to do a refi, can he refile the lis penden again?

Which form do I need to regain my half-interest in my house?

My husband died and we were living in separate houses and I am not on the deed how can I get it in my name

A deed for some raw land in two names which was executed prior to Prop. 13. One person wants to buy out the other.