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Deveoper Charges Lender Change Fee

By | March 1st, 2007|

A buyer put a deposit on a lot in order to build a new home. Now the developer would like an additional deposit and is including a lender change fee in the contract. Here's why developers charge you for changing lenders and give tips to the reader for completing the deal.

It’s A Good Time To Be A Buyer — If You Make Good Choices

By | February 26th, 2007|

It's the first buyer's market in a decade, but it's still possible for homebuyers to make mistakes. You can truly be a buyer in the strongest buyers' market in a decade and wind up with a lousy home that was overpriced. How does a buyer avoid making a bad mistake when the market is in your favor? It requires a little planning.

Timeshare Inheritance: Pay Property Taxes

By | February 23rd, 2007|

When you get a timeshare inheritance you're responsible for property taxes and maintenance as if it were real property. Even if you don't want the timeshare, you're responsible for property taxes and maintenance until you can sell the timeshare. To determine what to do with the timeshare you may want to contact a real estate attorney.

Check Crime Statistics Before Buying Home

By | February 18th, 2007|

Check the crime statistics of your new neighborhood before moving into a home. Talk to the local police officers, shop owners and aldermen or city council members. But nothing beats your own research. Walk or drive around and check out how things look.

Buying Home With Friend Leads To Problems

By | February 15th, 2007|

A homeowner had a friend buy half her home for a short period of time. The friend now wants the equity the home earned during the time she was an owner. Even though this deal had no documentation, the friend is owed the equity on her short-term investment. A sound contract up front would have made it clear if the friend was owed equity after selling the house back.

Buying Home From Parents

By | February 13th, 2007|

A daughter's parents have asked she and her brother to buy their home from them to get them out of financial problems. Buying the home from her parents could help her credit if they buy it back, but could hurt her if they are unable to buy it bake when they say they will. A good attorney can write up a contract before entering any deal to buy her parents home.

Real Estate Agents Come In Many Forms

By | February 11th, 2007|

Seller brokers, buyers' agents, dual agents, exclusive seller agents, discount agents - real estate agents come in many different forms. Learn what each of these kinds of real estate agents do and whose interests they represent. This article may help you when you're trying to decide what kind of agent to help you in your next real estate transaction.

Son Evicting Parents From Home

By | February 10th, 2007|

A mother lives in a home her son bought for her for a retirement home. The son is now trying to evict her from the home he bought, and there are no written agreements on the home. The mother must gather all information she has about the deal she made with her son and hire a real estate attorney.

How To File Complaint Against Real Estate Agent

By | February 2nd, 2007|

A buyer is out a large sum of money due to fraud committed by a real estate agent. A complaint can be filed against the agent, but an attorney should really be used to go after this agent. It's though to know how to proceed against the agent without the help of a competent litigator.

Nine Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Real Estate Agent

By | January 30th, 2007|

How do you hire a real estate agent? You want to find someone who will be a partner in your home selling or buying effort. Ask the questions to make sure you are compatible with your real estate agent or broker, every step of the way.

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