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| Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure probability in Florida | 11/20/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: My husband died recently and he was the original borrower on the condo we have in Florida. I know ...
A: Lauren, I am sorry for your loss. If you were not a signor or guarantor on the loan then you are ...
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| deed transfer from passed relative | 11/20/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: My father had passed almost four years ago and my mother just mentioned that he owned some property ...
A: Michael, There are a lot of questions before I can give more advice. Was there a will? What name ...
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| timshare resale | 11/18/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I am selling my timeshare at Vacation Villas at Fantasy world I've been told prices all over the ...
A: Tom, I do not work in the timeshare side of the market. All I can say is be very careful and do ...
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| NOISES NEIGHBORS | 11/18/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I have upstairs neighbors that has forgotten they live over another family. Just about every night ...
A: Becky, To get out of your lease legally you would have to prove the management company is not ...
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| deed transfer from passed relative | 11/17/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: My father had passed almost four years ago and my mother just mentioned that he owned some property ...
A: Michael, I am sorry for your loss. Try calling the clerk of the court in the county the property ...
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| security deposit | 11/15/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I have a small claims court judgement against my previous landlord for my deposit. The property is ...
A: Chuck, I am not an attorney but with a court judgement try putting a lien on the property. A lien ...
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| timeshare contract invalid? | 11/12/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: bought a timeshare 10-28 with Westgate. Was pressured into buying by real estate agent with promises ...
A: Wayne, I am so sorry you had this experience. You need to consult with an attorney who has ...
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| Condo Assoc non-approval | 11/10/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: The Condo Association rule is that condos must be leased for at least 1 year and leases must be ...
A: If the condominium association has a rule and regulation or a by-law stating that the minimum lease ...
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| Florida Real Estate Contracts Law | 11/10/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: My brother and I inherited a condo in Florida when our father died. Initally my brother as the ...
A: Lauren, If you are on the deed you need to be on the listing agreement/contract. If you are not on ...
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| Florida Real Estate Contracts Law | 11/10/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: My brother and I inherited a condo in Florida when our father died. Initally my brother as the ...
A: Lauren, "is it still considered a "real estate sale transaction" that would require us to pay the ...
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| short sale | 11/3/2009 | Stephanie Frost |
Q: it been almost 1 year my home been on the market for sale. i got a short sale approval from lender 8 ...
A: Susan You're not alone. Many property owners are in the same boat, and unfortunately there is ...
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| Transfer of title | 11/2/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I own about 6 parcels of vacant land and a sigle family redisential rental property, all in Lee ...
A: Fred, You should be able to "quitclaim" deed them all to the Florida LLC and do it for $100 each. ...
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| real estate commission | 11/1/2009 | Stephanie Frost |
Q: Under Florida law is a commission due a prior listing agent if a home, seen during the contract ...
A: Tom, This issue isn't addressed by Florida law, but but it is all covered by the listing contract ...
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| Delay of closing | 10/29/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: I am purchasing my first home in Orange City, Florida. I put in an offer and it was accepted, my ...
A: Real estate contracts address the when an issue similar to your's occurs and the time for ...
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| real estate | 10/27/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: on a bank owned home should i offer more than the asking price or less.
A: Jack, There is no set answer as to what if your offer should be higher or lower than the asking ...
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| Property Management | 10/26/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: I want to be able to rent other peoples homes for compensation. I do not want to do any real estate ...
A: The exemptions per Chapter 475 of the Florida Statutes are: (1) Any person acting as an attorney in ...
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| Property Management | 10/24/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: I want to be able to rent other peoples homes for compensation. I do not want to do any real estate ...
A: When an individual wants to only rent other peoples homes for compensation, the service falls within ...
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| counter offers | 10/22/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: We are in Canada and are buying a vacation home in Davenport Florida. The property that we choose ...
A: Lisa, If you do not have a copy of your offer at $76,226 properly executed (signatures, etc.) then ...
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| rental lease | 10/21/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I can not live with my roommate any longer. We both signed the rental agreement on a house. What is ...
A: Judy, I presume your lease says you are jointly and severly responsible for the lease? If that is ...
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| Buy property in Florida | 10/21/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: I am Canadian and I'd like to buy property (house or condo)in Florida. I heard that property tax for ...
A: Elvira, Thank you for your question and I do apologize for not responding sooner. It has been quite ...
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| lease breaking due to foreclosure | 10/15/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I am the renter of a condo in Merritt Island, Florida. My unit is owned by a private individual. I ...
A: Fred, Even though the condo is in foreclosure proceedings the owner still "owns" the condo and you ...
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| quit claim deed | 10/14/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I own a single family residence in Palm Beach County with my ex-husband. Currently, the property is ...
A: Kristen, Go ahead with the quitclaim via your county's clerk of the court. I am not sure the bank ...
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| offer to purchase reo | 10/12/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: my wife & I would like to make an offer on a reo as soon as the right property comes on the market. ...
A: Since you are buying a foreclosed property, hopefully, you will using a real estate attorney to work ...
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| quit claim | 9/29/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: i need to be added to the deed of the condo that my grown daughter and i share. it is in her name ...
A: Cris, Your first hurdle to get over is the written approval from the lender to change the ownership ...
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| real estate | 9/29/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: How does one add a spouses name to the deed of their home
A: Nancy, Go to the clerk of the court where you live and ask them for the paperwork to add a spouse ...
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| quit claim | 9/27/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: i need to be added to the deed of the condo that my grown daughter and i share. it is in her name ...
A: Cris, Here is a copy of the law for transferring ownership via a deed from the State of Florida: ...
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| transfer mortgage title | 9/21/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: Due to my mother's declining health, I would like to know what is the best way to transfer her ...
A: Many children of older parents have a similar concern as yourself. With mortgages to be transferred ...
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| landlord tenant- security deposit | 9/17/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: Okay so I know that in Florida that the landlord has 15 days to return your security deposit or 30 ...
A: Erica, I am not an attorney but I would say postmarked meets the language of the statute. Remember, ...
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| Delaware deceased/ owns property in Fla. | 9/14/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I am currently working on an estate and the deceased jointly owns property in Florida with her ...
A: Dawn, I am not an attorney so please seek legal counsel right here on AllExperts. But, why not ...
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| Buying Commission Rebates | 9/14/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I've read a bit about buyer agent rebates. As I've found a property on my own, I'd like to take ...
A: Michael, Lets cut to the chase. You want to get the very best price on the house that you can with ...
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| Buying Commission Rebates | 9/14/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I've read a bit about buyer agent rebates. As I've found a property on my own, I'd like to take ...
A: Michael, Pitfalls - You get what you pay for. I believe agents who give rebates are less ...
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| Breaking a Lease-Medical reasons | 9/13/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: I have been an outstanding tenant of my complex for the last 8 years. I renewed my lease in April ...
A: Bonnie, Sorry to hear about your father's passing. I am not aware of any law that allows for ...
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| How to change deed name to beneficiary | 9/11/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: I am successor trustee for my late folks' trust and will which states house in Pasco County goes to ...
A: Jan, Thank you for your question. Since this is an estate issue, you should definitely consult ...
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| Real Estate Agent Commision | 9/10/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: I'm looking at buying a vacation home in Florida. I scoured the internet and viewed about a dozen ...
A: Michael, Most listing contracts in the State of Florida has language to the effect Seller will ...
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| Notice of Claim on Security Deposit | 9/9/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: Good morning, I signed a lease after making a verbal agreement of my intentions that I could only ...
A: Scott, Read your lease...does it state clearly upon expiration it automatically renews for a year. ...
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| Notice of Claim on Security Deposit | 9/9/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: Good morning, I signed a lease after making a verbal agreement of my intentions that I could only ...
A: Scott, Leases that are not renewed can have clauses that state the lease defaults to a ...
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| Real Estate Agent Commision | 9/9/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: I'm looking at buying a vacation home in Florida. I scoured the internet and viewed about a dozen ...
A: Michael, Thank you for your question. The commission could be reduced, but not always. In some ...
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| adding someone to a title | 9/4/2009 | Stephanie Frost |
Q: My brother is going to buy a house as first time homebuyer using VA loan, at closing he wants to add ...
A: A quit claim deed would be what you probably need. A Warranty Deed insures that the seller actually ...
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| Adding out of State Residents to Florida Deed? | 9/2/2009 | Glenn Ginsburg |
Q: Is there tax risk for adding out of state residents to Florida deed? My mother would like to add ...
A: Per the State Florida: "Every person who owns and resides on real property in Florida on January 1 ...
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| Question | 8/29/2009 | Steve Schiffer |
Q: . I am hoping you can help me. My husband and I live in Yulee/Fernandina Beach FL, right outside of ...
A: Jennifer, If your move is military related I believe you have benefits that civilians do not have. ...
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