Ask George & Chuck
May 16, 2012
How did my house lose 622 square feet? Can I close on a refi without my husband?When we purchased our home in 2006, the MLS listed its size as 5,284 square feet. The same information was listed on a printout in the home. We never saw the appraisal from our lender; we were only informed of our approval. Read more.
May 8, 2012
Can I void my contract without penalty? How about my lease?My REALTOR® never gave me a copy of my contract. Does this mean that the contract is void? Read more.
May 1, 2012
What are my options if I can’t pay for my timeshare?I can’t pay for my timeshare condominium anymore. I told the timeshare company I would sign a quit-claim deed and give the condo back to them, but they said no. The company is threatening legal action including putting a lien on my primary residence. Can they do that? Read more.
April 25, 2012
Was the seller required to disclose previous water damage?We were about to purchase a home when we found out that the owner left something off the seller’s disclosure notice: The house had water damage in 1997, and the owner filed an insurance claim. Was the seller required to disclose this fact? Read more.
April 17, 2012
Does death terminate a contract? Can I sue the builder?I entered into a contract to buy a house. We’re set to close next week, but one of the sellers died yesterday. I doubt we’ll be able to close on time, and I’ve been told there are estate issues. Does the death terminate the contract? Read more.
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