Exercising lease option during foreclosure
If tenants still want to buy, they must play by new rules
Jan 31
Deter prospective homebuyers from running off with deposit
Seller learns shocker after agent refunds client's $20K
Jan 24
Risks of walking away from time share
Beware of 'phantom income' penalty
Jan 17
Don't spend that escrow windfall
Couple could lose home after erroneous money deposit
Jan 10
Get rid of an upside-down second home
Heavy tax burden looms for those attempting short sale
Jan 3
Seller's right to earnest money not assured
Written agreement or court order needed to access funds held in escrow
Dec 27
How to claim $500K tax break after spouse dies
5 IRS rules must be met when selling
Dec 20
Sellers have recourse when buyers back out
Demand an earnest money deposit that's too big to forfeit
Dec 13
Sidestep penalty for early mortgage payoff
'Partial prepayment' can lessen the blow
Dec 6
Surprising short-sale impacts on credit
The higher the credit score, the longer it may take to fully recover
Nov 30
2 rules for selling a time share
Legal, financial protection should be main concern
Nov 22
Circumvent rigid down-payment gift rules
Why not add mom as co-borrower?
Nov 15
When is a HUD-1 form required?
Seller in cash deal underestimates document's value
Nov 8
Assume mortgage with transfer-on-death deed
Daughter worries bank will call loan due before she can find a job
Nov 2
Pros and cons of a life estate
Rent may be free, but taxes and maintenance are not
Oct 25
Estate heirs to get tax write-off
Daughters need property title in their names to qualify
Oct 18
File lien against deadbeat condo owner?
Neighbors aim to reverse shortfall created by years of unpaid assessments
Oct 11
A warning about unpaid real estate taxes
Don't get stuck paying for settlement agent's mistake
Oct 4
No-interest loan comes with tax bite
Consider alternative to comply with IRS, ease burden on kids
Sep 27
Does foreclosure wipe out all liens?
If sale brings surplus, second lender has rights
Sep 20