WA State - obligation to disclose that home is in unincorporated area?

Sellers are required to disclose existing material facts known to the sellers and not apparent or readily ascertainable to the buyers. Whether a...

Realtor advertises a home as if it was available for sale, when in reality the home has a short sale pending, is that legal?

The Department of Licensing recently updated its guidelines for internet advertising (see link below). Brokers have an obligation to make sure that...

Listing agent sold the house to two buyers. What now?

Based on the facts given in your post, Buyer B has a valid contract, but Buyer A does not. Under the statute of frauds, an agreement to sell real...

I am selling my house without a real estate agent Will need a real estate attorney to helpwiththe title and escrow process.

There are pros and cons on this issue. I have written article discussing "Do you still need a real estate broker?" that can be found at...

The application for a real estate license asks "have you been convicted of a gross misdemeanor or felony, in this or any other state, by the...

If B of A approves a short sale but sells the mortgage before it closes, does the new co. have to honor the existing contract?

The issue is whether a purchaser of your loan would be bound by BofA's consent to the short sale and the terms and conditions thereof. The answer...

I contacted a real estate agent about some property for sale he refused to submit my offer and called me names what do I do?

Contact the designated broker of the firm the listing broker is licensed to and discuss your concerns with the designated broker. If you made a...

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My wages are being garnished for a second on a home loan that was forclosed on by the first almost 4 years ago.

The foreclosure of the first lien extinguishes junior liens, including the second lien, but does not discharge the debts. The second lienholder...

Can I sue a real estate office for ethical issues and breach of verbal contract?

Your first agent may have recourse against the seller’s agent, if the first agent was the procuring cause of the sale and the seller’s agent...

Real estate recision in WA

You will have an uphill battle. In some ways, rescission is a more difficult remedy to get than damages. In addition to proving all elements of...