Is it legal for a real estate broker to charge a commission on a property bought for himself? no prior written contracts.

As a general rule, a seller pays a real estate commission to a broker pursuant to a listing agreement signed by both the seller and the broker....

You can obtain a copy of any deeds to the property by contacting the county clerk's office in the county where the home was located. There is a...

I quit claim the house to my ex. How can I have my name removed from the loan. The loan company told me I can't unless she refi

In your divorce, you should have insisted on a refinance or a sale as a condition of quit claiming your interest to your ex spouse.

Purchased my first home about 17 months ago. I was not told buy the Buyer or Seller Real Estate agents about abandoned property.

As a general rule, a seller or a realtor has a duty to disclose any known defect with the property. They do not have a duty to investigate other...

Do I have a good case? Breach of Contract or Bad Faith?

As a general rule, it is not fraud for an insurance company to deny a claim. It may be a breach of contract.

What can i do about this

You need to re-state the facts more clearly. If I understand what you are saying: you went to a divorce attorney who prepared a property settlement...

Am I liable for an assessment from 1998 that I never agreed or knew about?

An assessment for municipal sewer hookup is a lien against the property. It does not require your consent. As my colleague suggests, the lien...

If I bought a property and I added my husband in the title of the property. Can I removed his name from the title if i want to?

No - you cannot unilaterally remove the name of a co-owner from the deed.

When I submitted my quitclaim deed for recording the clerk asked if there was any money exchanged. Why would they ask that?

There is a tax on the sale of real estate. They ask for the amount of consideration so that they can compute the amount of tax owed.

Can I make changes (remove 40 yr old 3ft retaining wall & tree) on my own property / neighbors' easement?

An easement conveys the temporary use of land for a specific purpose. For example, a right of way may give someone the right to drive across your...