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What to do if the co-owner of our house wants to put it in a short sale?

I think that you had best speak with an attorney in your area on the matter as soon as you can.  First of all I do not think that he understands what a "short sale" necessarily is.  It is a

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar answered 2 months ago

If my mother and I have been staying in my grandfather house for about 25 years, how can I go about getting the house change over to my name?

Your grandfather need to consult with a real estate attorney who practices in the area of Wills and trusts to discuss his desires regarding the property. If he wishes to give the home to you, it

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 3 months ago

What to do if my property was reassesed as a rental but ut is not rental?

I suggest that the best way to resolve the matter that you have written about is to go down to your county property tax assessor and discuss the situation with him or her that the parcel is owner occu

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 3 months ago

What to do if my father-in-law left us his old manufactured home and 2 acres of property in a beneficiary deed but still owed a mortgage of $39,000?

Good question. So long as you are not obligated under the loan of your deceased father-in-law that is secured by the two acres of land and possibly the manufactured home, you can stip making payments

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 3 months ago

What to do if we have a new home that is only 6 months old and is showing signs of serious foundation issues?

Speak with an attorney who handles construction defects cases. If the foundation problems are due to construction defects  (e.g. poor design; poor construction; and/or sub-standard materials), yo

SJZ, Member, New York Bar answered 3 months ago

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