How much will be the cost to help us go through the transaction?

Each attorney has his or her own view on how to charge for transactions like this. The key aspect, however, is to ensure that the transaction is...

There are a number of possible explanations. As attorney Chen suggests, you might have a "neg am" or negative amortization loan. Thus, the...

Much depends on what the CC&Rs say about this issue; if anything at all. I assume you ask the question because you are concerned that...

Unlawful detainer while in escrow to purchase the property

This fact pattern is so fraught with serious issues that you should have a private consultation with an attorney, that is not subject to open...

This is a question better answered by a family law (divorce) attorney. You need to provide this attorney with all the documentation you can find...

Can a HOA lien cause my home to be foreclosed on?

In theory yes. In practice, it is difficult and expensive to foreclose on an assessment lien, but it has been done (I have done it).

Is there anything a HOA can do about non-payment while a home is in foreclosure?

In most HOA communities, the assessments are a personal liability to the homeowner. So while the HOA may lien the property, it will not stop...

HOA vs. owner dispute: what to do first?

Did the approval from the HOA come in writing? Was it from the architectural committee or the board of directors? I would certainly consult with...

Can property taxes decrease if the value of my home is less than it used to be?

Yes, you can. Some county assessors, such as the one in Santa Clara County, have been proactive and have sent out reduction notices over the past...

Normally, in a residential purchase contract, the buyer has the right to review and approve, or review and disapprove, a preliminary title report. ...