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Buying on a Land Contract: When is the Home Mine?

By | August 25th, 2017|

Typically, a land contract will determine the length of time you're required to make payments on a home before you own it. As in this reader's case, factors like the death of the seller can complicate the process. Q: I got a house on a land contract in 2005 and the seller died and I’ve [...]

What Happens to My Mortgage After a Sheriff’s Sale?

By | August 25th, 2017|

After foreclosure, homes go to sheriff's sale to satisfy the amount owed on the mortgage. Whether you still owe money after the sale depends on a few factors. Q: My house sold at Sheriff's auction to my mortgage lender. They have recently sold it, how do I get information that my loan was covered and [...]

How to Determine Legal Ownership of Quitclaimed Land

By | August 25th, 2017|

When it comes to quitclaimed land, as in this reader's case, you won't have legal ownership of the title if your relative didn't have legal ownership to begin with. Q: My husband's mother inherited land from a family member and isn't allowed to sell it. We moved onto an acre of it with a mobile [...]

Understanding Joint Ownership in Estate Planning

By | August 18th, 2017|

When it comes to joint ownership and estate planning, it's important to understand whether you own the property as tenants in common or tenants with rights of survivorship. Q: I have a question. My brother and I got an apartment together nine years ago. We are joint owners. He was never married but has four [...]

Will Selling My Mom’s House Affect Her Medicaid?

By | August 18th, 2017|

Medicaid can penalize you for selling assets, like a second home, for less than they're worth. An attorney can help find the best solution for you and your family. Q: My parents own two homes, one is their primary residence, and the other belonged to my mother’s parents which she received upon their death. Both [...]

What If I Can’t Prove I Paid My Mortgage?

By | August 11th, 2017|

If you can't locate the documents releasing your from your mortgage, your settlement agent or an attorney should be able to help. Q: Back in 2004 I refinanced my house with Taylor Bean & Whitaker. My mortgage was not fraudulent but was purchased by Bank of America. The title search on my house came up [...]

How Joint Homeownership Affects Capital Gains Tax

By | August 11th, 2017|

How joint ownership affects capital gains tax. Joint homeownership affects who pays capital gains tax when you sell, the cost depends on several factors. Q: I own my house, free and clear in Arizona, together with my two sons. If I sell, the capital gains tax is 15 percent. Do we each have to pay [...]

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Won’t Release a Lien On Your Home

By | August 11th, 2017|

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Find a Real Estate Agent That Has Your Interest At Heart

By | August 4th, 2017|

While there are several different types of real estate agents, each state has its own set of laws regarding how real estate agents may interact with buyers and sellers. Q: As a Realtor in Florida, I read your articles in our local paper (Sarasota Herald/Tribune). I think you should have clarified that each state has [...]

How Mortgage Refinance Affects Your Homeowner’s Insurance

By | August 4th, 2017|

During a mortgage refinance, it's usually normal for your new lender to become the first mortgagee on your homeonwer's insurance policy before finalizing the refinance. Q: Should a mortgage broker or a lender name themselves as the first mortgagee on a homeowner’s insurance policy without first completing the underwriting process, appraisal and funding the loan [...]

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