Can I make an offer on REO property listed as active while bank reviewing other offers on this property?

This really isn't a "legal" question per se. It is more of a tactical or strategic question. If the bank is reviewing offers, and you don't place...

First, most form real estate contracts (residential) have an arbitration clause that needs to be initialed by the parties to become binding. In...

If a personal home residence in California passes on to adult children when old homeowner dies----does the PROPERTY TAX change?

Generally the property tax basis does not change in a parent to child transfer. However, if the children then decide to buy each other out, there...

Property tax

All counties have a property tax appeals process. If the Assessor's office denies your application for a downward reassessment, you can then...

Slander of the value of a propety.

In California the proper legal theory is known as Intentional Interference with Economic Advantage. If you have a contract with a buyer, and the...

I purchased a commerical office bldg from the F.D.I.C. none of the tenant sec dep were turned over to me the new owner.

I am assuming that the FDIC sold this building as a result of a trustee sale. If so, there probably weren't any security deposits to turn over. ...

My uncle's home was sold at auction without his knowledge. His wife said she made the payments. What can he do now?

Assuming these facts to be accurate, they may be able to sue the lender and foreclosing trustee to set aside the trustee sale. They should...

I am the first son of my father, but my father and mother got separated. They are not actually married.

You MAY be entitled to a social security death benefit. You need to contact your local social security office. You will need your father's social...

I need to request that I become the executor over my aunt's estate, my brother has not performed as executor for over 10 years.

Yes. You will require a court order. Normally, you will need to bring a petition seeking the court to remove the current executor; require the...

I am assuming that you have not yet moved into your space, because the prior landlord never built it out. I also assume from the question that you...