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Wife’s Name Forged On Quit Claim Deed

By | June 3rd, 2005|

A homeowner has learned that her husband refinanced their home by forging her name on a quit claim deed. It is the responsibility of the mortgage broker to get the approval of each person on the title to the house. If the mortgage broker forged her signature, she should report the fraud. If her husband did it, she might want to take further action to protect herself and her assets.

New Construction Contractor Backs Out Of Deal

By | May 27th, 2005|

A home buyer has been working with a contractor to build a new home. After the plans are set, the contractor decides to pull out of the area. The buyer is stuck finding a new contractor at considerable cost. Sam and Ilyce explain their legal recourse and what would be the best strategy to get their house built.

Lender Baiting And Switching Mortgage Rate

By | May 27th, 2005|

A lender agreed to give a homeowner a certain interest rate when they signed a good faith estimate. Now the rate is higher and the borrowers are being told they never locked in the low rate with the lender. The lender may have pulled a bait-and-switch with the interest rate.

Reverse Mortgage for Elderly Parent

By | May 27th, 2005|

A reverse mortgage can be a good option for an elderly parent who has equity in her home but not much cash. If the parent is over 62 and owns her home, she would be eligible. The money would be doled out in a lump sum or monthly payments that would be paid back when the house is sold. A reverse mortgage is a good way for a parent to use her home's equity to enjoy her retirement.

Avoid Foreclosure Through Home Sale

By | May 27th, 2005|

How can you help out a relative who can't make mortgage payments? The relative could quit claim the property to you or sell it to you. Learn what to consider (including taxes) in deciding how to protect the property from foreclosure.

Housing Market Continues To Look Good

By | May 27th, 2005|

This spring the housing market continues to take off. Homes are rapidly appreciating and being sold at a record pace. Can the market keep up this pace?

100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask

By | May 24th, 2005|

Ilyce's best selling book for first-time buyers. You can buy this book at most major bookstores and on the web.

How To Resolve Missing Building Permits

By | May 20th, 2005|

When you buy a home that's had home improvements made without building permits, it's up to you to rectify that with your local government. In many cases, the local government will allow you to buy the building permits after the fact and consider the work in compliance with the building code. If you discover that the home you want to buy has had work done without building permits, you can stop the closing on the house.

Negotiating Price On A Tight Budget

By | May 20th, 2005|

After making an offer on a new home, the sellers have counter offered and the buyer is unsure the price is reasonable. The buyer is on a very tight budget and wants to make sure she is not overpaying. If the price is close to the market value of the home, the buyer and selling may be able to split the difference. The buyer also needs to take into account any appliances that are included, and what it would cost to buy new appliances.

Property Line Dispute With Neighbors

By | May 20th, 2005|

A homeowner has a neighbor who insists they move their fence because it is on the neighboring property. There is no survey on file for any of the lots. The owners are relying on a real estate agent's claim that a tree line is the property line. The homeowners need to hire a surveyor and a good real estate attorney or risk losing their land and trees. The attorney can also help them figure out their options if the property does belong to the neighbors.

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