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Asked in Gastonia,  NC Apr. 04, 2020 ,  1 Answers

There is a house in North Carolina, the homeowners have not paid all of their taxes for the past 3 years. The neighbors told me the house was in foreclosure but the courthouse did not have it registered. I have wanted this house for awhile I see a lot of potential in it. Any help? Can I buy it? When...

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Does Idaho have a hold on evictions
Asked on Apr. 03, 2020 ,  1 Answers
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How to pay mortgage if the payment is denied.
Asked in Fresno,  CA Apr. 03, 2020 ,  2 Answers

PHH mortgage returned my reinstatement payment even though it was made on time. I followed their direction and got in touch with the attorney they had to handle a foreclosure. The Letter from the attorney had a precise and clear instructions that i followed every steps of the way. I wire-transfer th...

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As a buyer can I be sued by a seller (in bankruptcy and already has court approval to sell home) if I breech contract?
Asked on Mar. 31, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Tried to back out of contract but bankruptcy lawyer is threatening I will be sued by sellers or bankruptcy court if I don’t follow through with sale. Bankruptcy was never disclosed to us in purchase and sale agreement (only in addendum stating “sale of home contingent on court approval”) the lawyer ...

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What is considered a First Mortgage in the State of Fl?
Asked on Mar. 31, 2020 ,  1 Answers

What is considered a First Mortgage in the State of Fl? Is it based by date or satisfaction? The property in question has 4 Mortgage notes in total ranging from 2001 when the home was purchased to 2005. The first two mortgages on the property in 01 and 03 both have satisfaction notes. The Third was ...

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My grandmother co-signed a house in NJ now it's in foreclosure. She is 84 lives in FL only social security. Advise?
Asked in Lakewood,  NJ Mar. 31, 2020 ,  4 Answers

The main signer filed chapter 13 last year. He fell behind now bankruptcy case is voided. He will get wages garnished. My concern is to protect my grandmother. With her living in florida I'm not sure where to start .

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The state passed a bill for rent forgiveness for 90 days if your lay off because of coronavirus?
Asked in Watervliet,  NY Mar. 25, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Landlord said no forgiveness but will work out a payment agreement until all rent is due....can they legally do that???

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Condo association disabled, main gate access.
Asked in Smyrna,  GA Mar. 22, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I'm renting a condo in Cobb county. The condo association has time and again disabled my access to main gate citing my landlord has not submitted some documents (this time it is parking and residential information sheet). They have done this 2 or 3 times in past. My landlord told me that she already...

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What happens if we can't settle on home?
Asked in Rehoboth Beach,  DE Mar. 22, 2020 ,  1 Answers

We have signed contract to buy and are scheduled to settle on 2nd home in state of DE on 3-27-20. We live in state of PA. Due to coronavirus / COVID 19, what happens if we can not travel to DE for pre-settlement inspection? We do not want to purchase home if we can't inspect it. We will move forward...

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Foreclosure judgment published in paper, although actual auctions are stayed right now. What is the purpose of this?
Asked in Smithtown,  NY Mar. 20, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I received a judgment of foreclosure and sale against me. The courts have stayed foreclosure auctions in New York due to Coronavirus. Today, the lender published the judgment of foreclosure and sale itself in the newspaper designated in the judgment for publishing the auction date and time. It is no...

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Pre-Rental Home Question - Coronavirus
Asked in Southern Pines,  NC Mar. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I live in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area and signed a lease on a rental home prior to this entire virus outbreak issue. We are to take possession of the key on April 14th. I am very concerned as to what will happen if there is a lockdown in our state or U.S. wide prior to the 14th. What if th...

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Legal way to back out of real estate contract due to pandemic?
Asked in Madison,  WI Mar. 19, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Wife and I are both realtors. We also have rentals. We’re under contract to purchase an 8 unit building. All contingencies are settled except one for the seller which he is trying to get us to waive right now so we can close. Closing scheduled for April 3. This would have strapped us for cash in nor...

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Noise Complaints from neighbors about my piano practicing?
Asked in Acton,  MA Mar. 19, 2020 ,  3 Answers

I am a piano student and I have come home from college because of Coronavirus. Because of this, I have been practicing at home. I live in a condo complex. My downstairs neighbors have complained before about my practicing after 5, so I have been practicing for 2 hours before 5 every day since I got ...

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What are my options?
Asked in Stockton,  CA Mar. 19, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I am currently leasing a 1400 sq ft space salon for 5 years now. I purchased the salon from someone else prior who's been in business for 2 years, Total of 7 years in business. However the first owner signed a 10 year contract and i subleased from the previous owner because they cannot remove their ...

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Can I get my binder money back?
Asked in Saint Johns,  FL Mar. 19, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I put a binder down on a home three days ago. Now the economy is in trouble due to the corona virus, can I get my money back and choose not to buy the house?

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Property Settlement
Asked in Marrero,  LA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Divorced for about 3 years, settlement not included with divorce, house acquired during marriage. I have been solely paying for the house and all related upkeep. How can I get the ex off the title? He already said he won't sign a quit claim. I don't have the money to sue him over this and make too m...

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If someone files bankruptcy to stop home foreclosure but passes away before it's final, what happens to the home?
Asked in Salem,  OR Mar. 17, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Also, if the bank will take the house for what's owed to them, can the surviving family take over the debt so that they can keep the house?

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Is an investor/trustee suppose to be listed anywhere on the original NOTE or DEED of a trust?
Asked in Fuquay Varina,  NC Feb. 28, 2020 ,  1 Answers

A bank called Deutsche Bank has stated that they are the trustee on my loan and I have never heard of them prior to them trying to foreclose on my property. They are not listed on any paperwork that I have had nor my DEED. They are listed on MERS but it states INACTIVE. I have been approved for refi...

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