About the Commercial Lease of a small business?

You have several problems and need to consult with a real estate attorney immediately. Without knowing more information, any attorney attempting...

CA Real Estate: Pressure on short sales before 12/31/2012?

There are many questions for you to answer regarding your particular circumstances before anyone can give you sound advice. Generally, however,...

Need creative solutions for keeping house that is under water but I need to move. Who is the best person to consult?

You need to talk to a real estate attorney as well as a tax professional, since you have several issues to discuss: 1) whether you should keep the...

4 years ago i had a medical issue that put me out of work for a year and a half, during that time, we tried to work with the

First, a cautionary statement: I am a California lawyer. You need to obtain counsel from an Idaho lawyer, as the law in Idaho will govern your...

Divorce and real estate: Spouse wont provide deed of trust. I need it for legal description.

The tax bill does not generally contain the legal description. To get that, you need to go to the County Recorder's office, or contact a title...

Could I market and advertise myself as 'John Smith', realtor when my real name is John Smithsonian?

In addition to compliance with DRE requirements, you may be able to avoid anyone ever claiming that you have used the 'wrong' name to defraud...

Adding to the previous answers, all of which are good ones, the only reason that you would consider a trust, again, is to utilize its value as a...

Loan modification or default? What will lenders do and what should I do?

Assuming that Indymac is the original lender, and borrower purchased as owner-occupant on the Indymac loan app, the loan is purchase money,...

My real estate agent found a buyer immediately - his mother

Your agent has a fiduciary duty to act in your best interests. The facts that you gave are not complete. I agree with the attorney whose response...

I have a HELOC in CA, how can I tell if my heloc has a personal guarantee clause?

Is the HELOC an original loan (i.e., it came into existence in order for you to close escrow when you acquired the property), or did it arise after...