We need to know if we are entitled to the Earnest money regarding the sale of our home.

Whether you are entitled to the earnest money depends on whether the buyers fulfilled their implied duty to make a good faith effort to sell their...

How do I get reimbursement from the seller for damages after purchase of a house?

The disclosure obligations of sellers under Washington law is governed by the seller disclosure law (RCW 64.06) and the common law (case law)....

IS it legal for seller to change conditions of accepted offer on short sale?

Most purchase and sale agreements involving short sales include a Short Sale Addendum (NWMLS Form 22SS). Under Form 22SS, the sellers are not...

Is a WA state selling agent required to disclose knowledge of an imminent remodel on an adjacent property that will block view?

Disclosure in Washington is governed by the general duties of brokers and not the additional duties of an agent. Therefore, the answer to your...

I made a full-price offer on a house and the sellers want an additional $10,000 to accept my offer so I agreed.

Being a party to a “side” agreement not disclosed to your lender could constitute mortgage fraud (see link below), which is a class B felony! Don’t...

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I have a question about real estate law.

The inspection contingency operates for the benefit and protection of the buyer and only the buyer may assert or waive it. Under NWMLS Form 35, if...

How i get out of an agreement made with a real estate agent to use his service to use his service to buy home

Legally, if you signed a written buyer agency agreement with the broker, you are bound by it, unless you can show that the broker materially...

Landlord listed home for sale constitutes breaking lease? We have already vacated and turned in the keys and had final inspect.

Generally, a landlord may sell the premises at any time without the tenant's consent. Selling the property does not constitute "breaking the lease"...

If a granter puts their name on quit claim deed as the grantee and I'm a grantee can I loose my property if the granter defaults

Assuming your mother got the loan before deeding a half-interest to you in 2009, the lender’s lien has priority over your interest, meaning that...

What entity is responsible for enforcing RCW 64.38.035(2)?

If what you are really asking is whether there is a government agency that oversees and enforces statutory duties of homeowners associations, the...

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