Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
What would happen if I backed out of a home purchase contract?
I am the buyer of a residential property in Brentwood, in escrow, scheduled to close Nov. 11. After many sleepless nights I now realize I do not want to go through with the purchase. The contingencies I put on the purchase were all met and approved by me except a final inspection of some agreed upon repairs. Can I call my agent and tell them I want out? I am willing to forego...
10/29/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Texas | #19372How Can We Transfer Property to a Child and Keep Control of the Property?
My wife wants to sell a lot and house to our son but she wants to maintain control of improvements, sale, etc. She wants it in our son's name for reasons for tax purposes and payments of real estate taxes, etc. What do you recommend?
10/05/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Texas | #18940Can I Use Another Realtor if I Haven't Signed a Contract With a Realtor?
I have been working with a broker for about two months, she has showed me homes in Raleigh, I have NO contract with her what so ever. Can she hold me to anything if I decide to use another realtor? Suppose I decide to purchase a home she once showed me? Please reply
09/29/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Florida | #18861How Do I Remove an Agreement of Sale from County Records?
BUYERS ABANDON PROPERTY. WE HAVE REHABED AND RENTED IT.BUYERS HAD AN AGREEMENT OF SALE RECORDER.(NODEED PASSED) WHAT FORM DO I USE TO REMOVE RECORDING FROM RECORD SO TITLE CO WILL ISSUE CLEAR TITLE? IS AZ-REAL-10 RIGHT OR WHAT IS? AGREEMENT HAD FORFIETURE CLAUSE? I ALSO NEED A FORM FOR LEASE ND LEASE WITH OPTION TO BUY.
09/15/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Arizona | #18629What is the Advantage of a Contract for Deed if Building My Own Son's Home?
HIwe are taking out a 2nd mortgage to help our son build a new home. It is hard for him to get a construction loan on his own.So my husband and I, would finance with a 2nd mortgage against our home, and self contract the home ourselves for our son.We have built 5 homes over the last 30 years for ourselves, and moved into each of them lived in them for a while, then sold and bui...
09/08/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Wisconsin | #18478Can I Get a Lien on Property if the Buyer is Deceased?
I sold some property (200+ acres) in Texas over 20 years ago. The buyer never finished completely paying for the property and the buyer has since passed away. What recourse do I have to get my property back? I financed the property and the title was never signed off on by me for a clear title. I just never had the money to take action on this.
08/17/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Texas | #18131What Forms Do I Need to Sell a Modular Home?
I need to sale a modular home that is not yet paid for and it needs to be moved off my fathers property. What legal contracts will I need to do this and if I allow someone to assume my loan how do I make sure legally the contract will be legally binding.
08/10/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Texas | #18038Can a Noncitizen Own a Home in the United States?
I am a citizen of Bermuda who spent 6 years in Boston in school and have visited MA once a year (and sometimes more) I would like to purchase a condo in MA to use a vacation home. Can I own a home in MA
07/27/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Massachusetts | #17831What Form So I Use For A Seller Financed Home Sale?
I am not sure what form I need to use, we are selling a home and have offered to finance it for a year, with a full buy out at the end of the year. We would like a form that covers the buyer paying for all taxes and insurance on the house. The first years payments would be based on a 30 year loan.
07/08/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Oklahoma | #17394What Are the Consequences of a Parent Deeding Property to a Child?
My 90 year old father wants to quit-claim his residence to me. What are the legal and tax ramifications, if any?
06/30/2009 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Florida | #17256