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Seller Providing Down Payment Is Mortgage Fraud

By | June 19th, 2008|

Lenders want to see buyers put down their own down payment, otherwise it could be seen as mortgage fraud. There are legitimate ways for a seller to assist a buyer in the purchase of a home and avoid possible fraud. Some loan programs will allow a seller to contribute 3 percent or even 5 percent of closing costs that might be paid by a buyer.

Synthetic Stucco Affects Home Value

By | June 19th, 2008|

You may have heard all about synthetic stucco, and how many homes with synthetic stucco coverings suffer water damage. But is it worth it to replace synthetic stucco to improve a home's value? Even if your EIFS, or synthetic stucco, has been problem free, there may be a stigma around synthetic stucco. Before deciding whether to change the synthetic stucco siding on your home, it may be worthwhile to consider your home in comparison to others in your neighborhood.

What It Takes To Start an Apartment Finder Web Site

By | June 19th, 2008|

A reader asks about starting an apartment finder web site and whether she needs a real estate license. This apartment finder web site would allow landlords to post listings for about $20 per month. Contacting an intellectual property attorney will help this entrepreneur fully understand what it takes to start an apartment finder web site.

Real Estate Agent Should Return Down Payment Money

By | June 19th, 2008|

After a home sale falls through, a buyer asks about getting earnest money back from a real estate agency. The real estate agency cashed the earnest money check. What can the buyer do to get her earnest money back?

Seller Disclosure May Not Include Water Damage

By | June 19th, 2008|

When you buy a home the seller is supposed to tell you certain things under seller disclosure - items that may not be visible to the naked eye. Does this include a home's proclivity to water damage? Whether seller disclosure requires a seller to discuss water damage depends on the state where the home is located. Each state has different seller disclosure laws.

Contract Termination With Structural Damage

By | June 12th, 2008|

A home buyer asks about breaking a home sale contract after he learns about a cracked plaster wall. The seller wants to fix the problem but the buyer still wants to terminate the contract. The buyer does not want to fulfill the contract and buy the home with the structural issue, even after it is fixed. The buyer may lose his earnest money depending upon the terms of the contract.

Bad Appraisal Of Home Value Leads To Loss Of Earnest Money

By | June 12th, 2008|

Mortgage lenders require appraisals before issuing home loans. What happens if the home you want to buy appraises lower than what the seller wants? It depends on the contract. The buyer may lose his earnest money if the home does not appraise out and the seller is unwilling to lower the price. It's up to the buyer to cancel the home buying contract if the contract permits him to do that.

Home Loans, Homeowners Insurance And Home Inspections

By | June 12th, 2008|

If you're looking for zero down mortgage but don't qualify for a VA loan, you could look into the USDA Rural Development Guarantee Loan Program. When shopping for homeowners insurance, be sure to look at more than price because you may miss out on extra coverage that could save you money in the long run. And if you're a home buyer or seller, be cautious about having your attorney share the results of a home inspection.

Selling Inherited Property

By | June 12th, 2008|

If a property is transferred on death the tax basis is the value of the property on the day of the transfer. If the new owner sells the property right away she will pay no tax. If the estate is larger than the current amount one can pass down tax-free, the estate would pay any taxes owed, not you.

As Is Condominium Sale

By | June 11th, 2008|

A buyer asks about a condominium sale. She purchased the condominium because the living room had a partition in it. Before the condominium sale is finalized, the condo board wants the seller to remove the partition. The buyer no longer wants to go through with the condominium sale. The changes to the unit may have violated zoning laws or homeowners association regulations. What are her rights?

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