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| Mortgage Deficiency Summons | 10/22/2009 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: I have a lot in NC that is being foreclosed on 11/01/09 and will be sold at auction on 12/01/09 ...
A: Actually, Horack Talley would be my first recommendation. I have worked as a real estate paralegal ...
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| Eminent Domain | 8/31/2009 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: I have a lot in a neighborhood in Greenville County that is bordered by a fenced in retention pond. ...
A: This is actually a question better suited for a real estate attorney, and I do urge you to seek one ...
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| RE: Delinquent Taxes | 8/17/2009 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: I am leasing (12 month lease-7/15/09-07/15/10) a home in Charleston, SC. Recently a delinquent tax ...
A: Will you be thrown out if the your rental home sells? The lease will no longer be valid when the ...
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| house contract | 7/17/2009 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: if you have a contract with a person that is buying a house from you do you have the right to sell ...
A: this definitely helps. my best advice to you would be to contact an attorney IMMEDIATELY. even ...
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| Property management commission | 7/15/2009 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: ccould you tell me the "going rate" for commissions on residential property management fees. I ...
A: Management fees vary from company to company. Property management companies usually charge a ...
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| contract for deed | 6/10/2009 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: will myname be listed on public record in courthouse records? If I am paying taxes and insurance on ...
A: When you purchase a property, the seller pays accrued tax from January 1st to date of closing to the ...
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| contract for deed | 6/8/2009 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: will myname be listed on public record in courthouse records? If I am paying taxes and insurance on ...
A: Should your name be recorded on courthouse records? That depends on whether or not you own the ...
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| contract acceptance | 6/1/2009 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: I put a contract forward to a bank (owning foreclosure property) using a realtor. We offered the ...
A: in a normal transaction, a response deadline is abided by. However, with banks, this rule does not ...
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| Selling Real Estate | 5/4/2009 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: If you sold your house 1 year ago, the buyers had an inspection done before they bought it. Now they ...
A: anyone can sue for anything. but i doubt very seriously they would be successful unless they can ...
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| seller/buyer contract jon home sale | 4/13/2009 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: We made a bid on a home for sale and the buyer said that they will take 3 months to respond; can ...
A: Well, unfortunately, no. The bank can take as long as necessary to accept an offer, and yes, other ...
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| seller/buyer contract jon home sale | 4/13/2009 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: We made a bid on a home for sale and the buyer said that they will take 3 months to respond; can ...
A: Can a buyer take three months to respond to an offer? When you offer a contract, it HAS to be in ...
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| saling property | 2/18/2009 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: if a property has been sold and papers signed deal is suppose to be done. can a buyer get out of it ...
A: IaL'm not an attorney, but if no money has changed hands and the buyer has changed his mind you ...
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| saling property | 2/17/2009 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: if a property has been sold and papers signed deal is suppose to be done. can a buyer get out of it ...
A: If the property has been sold, the closing held, money has exchanged hands, and all the papers ...
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| refinance after divorce | 2/4/2009 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: Very recently divorced, my husband will remain with me on Deed until a time I decide to sell in the ...
A: No he will not have to sign the mortgage since you are the only one on the loan. He will, however, ...
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| Release of Real Estate Contract | 1/14/2009 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: We have submitted a "Release of Real Estate Contract to the seeling Agent in Myrtle Beach, SC. My ...
A: I hope I am understanding this correctly. From what I gather, you requested to be released from a ...
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| Non-Jury Mortgage Foreclosure | 12/13/2008 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: I am an out-of-state (California) owner of a rental property in Greenville County, State of South ...
A: There is still hope and I would try again with the lender. Who is the lender, if you don't mind my ...
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| Non-Jury Mortgage Foreclosure | 12/10/2008 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: I am an out-of-state (California) owner of a rental property in Greenville County, State of South ...
A: I am sorry to hear you are having such troubles. In SC, you need to respond to a Complaint within ...
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| Lease Purchase | 12/10/2008 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: My son's girlfriend's grandmother offered to lease-purchase a trailer and land. He has been paying a ...
A: What a mess! I know it's not what you want to hear, but I say he needs to get out of there as soon ...
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| Bounced earnest money check | 12/1/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: After negociating with an out of town buyer for several months, we agrred to a clen contract (no ...
A: I am not an attorney and I urge you to consult with an attorney about recouping your loss of the ...
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| Bounced earnest money check | 12/1/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: After negociating with an out of town buyer for several months, we agrred to a clen contract (no ...
A: The real question here is do you want to continue to deal with someone who would write you a bad ...
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| Landlord is selling home | 11/17/2008 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: My landlord has contacted me and he is selling the home that I lease in Summerville, SC. Once the ...
A: i would have to see a copy of your lease to be sure. you should take it to an attorney so that ...
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| Who pays for survey | 11/15/2008 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: First, I hope this isn't too dumb of question. My neighbor is looking to sell a few acres and we ...
A: no question is a dumb question! i cannot answer your question about pricing, as it depends on where ...
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| lien forms | 11/3/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: I am on a finance committee of a condo homeowners association. We are very strapped for money, ...
A: You should be able to receive help through the Berkeley County office of Register of Deeds, ...
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| restrictive covenants | 10/26/2008 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: I live in a sub division with relativily few restrictions as recorded and currently valid until ...
A: so this is NOT legal advice. however, from my experience, i can tell you that covenants and ...
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| real estate buyer remorse, breach of contract | 10/25/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: Hey Sharon, I listed my house for sale back in August. 3 weeks later, I had a multiple offer ...
A: First off, I am not an attorney and I encourage you to seek the advice of one who specializes in ...
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| house liens | 9/25/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: Can a credit company put a lien on your primary residence in South Carolina?The debt is $22,000 and ...
A: Well, this isn't my area; however, I have never heard of a credit card company putting a lien ...
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| no written contract | 9/8/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: i had a verbal agreement that the house was rent to own always asked for a contract well a year ...
A: A rent to own does require a written contract and usually three written contracts: (1) lease ...
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| delinquent lease to buy tenant | 8/16/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: I have a tenant who wanted to buy my home while I am in Illinois. My listing company century advised ...
A: My understanding is that you have served the tenants with an eviction notice and you want to know ...
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| rent to own lease agreement | 7/22/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: i have signed a 5 yr lease agreement with my boss to buy his home i have only been in this house for ...
A: Whether or not your boss can sell the house out from under you totally depends on the terms of the ...
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| rent to own | 7/15/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: who pays property taxes in a rent to own agreement
A: The rental fees are often figured to include the coverage of property upkeep, insurance, and taxes, ...
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| rent to own | 7/15/2008 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: who pays property taxes in a rent to own contract
A: In the rental portion of the contract, the Seller typically pays taxes and then the buyer would take ...
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| Selling older home | 6/23/2008 | Christy Duffell-Seguin |
Q: My wife and I are currently living in a 1400 sq. ft. home sitting on 0.86 acres. The house is ...
A: Good afternoon, Curtis, Thank you for your reply. Are you actually IN Baskin Hills, or just ...
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| Selling older home | 6/19/2008 | Christy Duffell-Seguin |
Q: My wife and I are currently living in a 1400 sq. ft. home sitting on 0.86 acres. The house is ...
A: Good evening, Curtis, I would love to help you with your question. I need more information, ...
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| property rights | 5/21/2008 | Christy Duffell-Seguin |
Q: We own a vacation home on Lake Murray, SC. We need to do some major landscaping on the side yard ...
A: Good afternoon Linda, I forwarded your email to Andy aun, the real estate attorney. I have pasted ...
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| My house is leased to investors who intend to sell it | 5/20/2008 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: one yr.ago I leased my house to investors whose intent was to sell it & profit by the sale. I had ...
A: i am sorry to hear you are in this predicament. i am not an attorney so please don't regard this as ...
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| Moving to the Grand Strand | 5/16/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: My family and I are thinking very seriously about moving to the Grand Strand. Myrtle Beach is an ...
A: You've probably found several websites concerning Mt. Pleasant, but don't forget to Google ...
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| Moving to the Grand Strand | 5/14/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: My family and I are thinking very seriously about moving to the Grand Strand. Myrtle Beach is an ...
A: Well now, that is a great wish list...good schools, low crime rate, reasonable real estate, and good ...
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| Primary and Secondary on lease agreement | 4/12/2008 | Megan B. Hord |
Q: My son signed a lease with his girlfriend. He was the primary on the lease and she was the ...
A: I am sorry to hear of your son's unfortunate situation. I am not an attorney, first and foremost. ...
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| Primary and Secondary on Lease Agreement | 4/12/2008 | Sharon Wilkerson |
Q: My son signed a lease with his girlfriend. He was the primary on the lease and she was the ...
A: Whether or not your son can evict his girlfriend will depend totally on the wording of the lease. ...
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| Primary and Secondary on Lease Agreement | 4/12/2008 | Christy Duffell-Seguin |
Q: My son signed a lease with his girlfriend. He was the primary on the lease and she was the ...
A: Good morning, Cheryl, Thank you for your question. I do not feel I am the best qualified to answer ...
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