How do you know if a short sell is the right choice?

A short sale will require your lender's approval, and in order to obtain that, the first step will be to put your house on the market at a "full...

What are the requirements to record a lien in WA state?

Typically a mortgage is secured by a deed of trust. Liens are not authorized by law in this state to secure such a debt.

Is it difficult to successfully sue a lender for damages and attorney fees for credit report errors that are not corrected?

We have seen this very thing happen to some of our clients in the past, and the short answer is yes, it is possible to pursue a lender for...

Can a builder be sued if they falsified certification documentation and did not deliver the home as specified?

It sounds like you may be the victim of fraud or, at a minimum, negligent misrepresentation. Because it is best to pursue investigate and pursue...

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Is it legal for a bank on short sale to hold up buyers for more money for home?

I think the second bank may be bound by the first bank's decision to accept the offer. Dave von Beck Levy * von Beck & Associates, P.S. 600...

I am a general contractor completing a large custom home. The owner is threatening to withhold much of the final payment.

Liens are not that expensive to file and, assuming you have complied with the statute, a lien provides a very powerful tool for recovering from...

Looking to work with my 1st and 2nd mortgage lenders to reduce the interest I pay on my mortgage - do I need an attorney?

Although you do not necessarily need an attorney, legal representation may be helpful not only for negotiating with the lenders, but for a better...

Without addressing whether you have a valid claim against the either the bond or the contractor's liability insurance, it is the law in Washington...

Can anyone just record a claim of lien on someone's property and collect when the property sells if it is not contested?

No. The lien laws only allow certain professional service providers, and those who have a judgment against you, to put a lien on your property. ...

What is needed to start the process to obtain a prescriptive easement application

A prescriptive easement is obtained by court order, so you will likely need to file a lawsuit.