Hello. Can I use my excellent credit to help my sister buy a house since her credit is not acceptable.

As a legal matter, yes you can co-sign for your sister. And, yes you could jeopardize your good credit if your sister does not pay. As to...

What are conditions of home equity line if I own my home already paid for, rates etc. buying another home while mine sells?

A mortgage is a "heloc" - or home equity line of credit - only if you are not taking the entire balance at closing but rather have the right to...

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Can buyers sue the seller for specific performance on a short sale even if the seller is no longer in a short sale situation ?

I agree with my colleague that whether you can sue for specific performance is dependent upon the contract documents that you signed. I have a...

How do I file for a quit claim deed when one of joint tenants has died?

I agree with Mr. Dunaway. As a surviving joint tenant, you own 100% of the property. It does not pass through probate. You do not need to re-deed...

Title Co. in Michigan used a forged pre-authorization for payoff documents

You need to contact an attorney ASAP and discuss the situation. You should report the forgeries to the local police as a case of identify theft...

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I am trying to understand how something that happened in 2006 is now impacting you in 2013. Was a parcel of property owned by you sold without...

Yes, 18 year olds may sign contracts.

When filing a quitclaim deed the Grantor is the one giving up the property to the Grantee (the one who receives it. Correct?

That is correct. Grantor = person giving the property. Grantee = person receiving the property.

Adverse possession would not apply to land that the neighbor already owns. However, the neighbor could seek to revoke the easement due to...

I saw a commercial property being rented by a landlord but going through his broker. i like the place and is interested in it.

Your first step would be to contact the broker and arrange to walk through the space. Find out what the landlord is asking for rent and what you...