AboutLaurie Stephenson Expertise I can answer questions about Residential Real Estate in the Upstate Capital District area. I specialize in Saratoga County, but can help you with information from Albany north to the Lake George area.
Experience Residential Buyers and Sellers Agent
Organizations Greater Capital Association of Realtors, (GCAR) New York State Association of Realtors,(NYSAR) National Association of Realtors, (NAR)
Education/Credentials Associate Broker
Awards and Honors Million Dollar Club
Past/Present Clients My goal is to make the process of buying, selling, or owning a home efficient, enjoyable and rewarding for you. See what my clients have said about my real estate services... *Comments: Laurie was enthusiastic and supportive through the whole process. I would highly recommend her! JAC - Stillwater *Comments: My wife and I recently purchased our home with Laurie Stephenson. This purchase was difficult because we were buying a home from 3000 miles away. Laurie worked with us for several months prior to the purchase. Then, when my wife and I arrived to look at homes, she helped us get right down to business. Laurie's knowledge and expertise pertaining to the Saratoga community allowed my wife and I to find a house that was honestly, the exact home we were looking for. Laurie took our situation, our hopes and dreams, and helped us put them into perspective and find the home that was just right for our family. Laurie's dedication to our family was invaluable throughout the entire process and continues on past the closing of our home. My family and I appreciate everything that Laurie has done for us. We got the luck of the draw with Laurie, and couldn't have asked for a better real estate agent and friend. Sincerely, Randal& Shanna Thorpe *Comments: One of the most refreshing qualities about Laurie is she goes to great lengths before even showing a house to make sure her clients are qualified and she understands exactly what there looking for. Her unique ability to understand people and listen is why she's so successful. She puts her client's best interest first and assures they can buy and afford the house for years to come. As a Mortgage Broker responsible to the banks and the clients we have a perfect record and many happy homeowners. Thank you Laurie!!! Jim Teele
Question In April of 2007 I purchased my first home in New York. My fiancé was my real estate. At the closing I was told that Dave (my fiancé) needed to be there to sign some paperwork. I assume he was signing the paperwork as my real estate. Turns out he was signing because he had his name put on the deed. My name is the only name on the mortgage. I tried to have his name taken off, but was told the paperwork was already filed. The following week I applied for a home equity loan for 14,000.00 to make repairs. The home was purchased for less than its value due to the repairs needed (had no furnace, burst water pipes, etc.) When I went to pick up the check, I was told that Dave had child support warrants for past due support in the amount of 7,800.00. Child support had already placed a lien on my house. If I accepted the home equity loan, 7,800.00 would immediately be taken from the 14,000.00 loan amount to pay off the lien. I did not accept the check. I asked Dave about the back child support and he said he forgot to tell me. He then said he didn’t think the lien would be placed on the property that fast. He figured the home equity loan would go through before the lien. He then proceeded to state that his boss (owner of the real estate agency) was shocked at how fast the lien went on the house. A few months ago I found out that he told his father he was putting is name on the deed in case anything happened between us, he would get half the house. I should also mention, he contributes very little to the household. I recently had to file bankruptcy due to the credit cards he ran up (I did not reaffirm the mortgage on the house). He obviously knew what he was doing when he put his name on the deed.
Of course we are splitting up. I want to keep my house, but he will not sign off. Is there anything I can do to have his name taken off the deed?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Answer Janet,
Wow! My sympathies to you for getting hooked up with this user! My very best advice to you would be to run, not walk to an Attorney's office and lay this all out on the table. The first consultation is usually free. There may be some legal remedies available to you. At the very least the Lawyer will advise you on if you can get the Deed changed and if so, how to proceed. At most he may recommend action against your ex and his Broker!
You need someone to represent YOU and your interests.
If you need a referral in your area, let me know.
Good Luck!
Laurie
