A great deal has been written recently about the sale of Bank Owned or Foreclosed properties, as well as “Short Sales.” Buying such properties can

By David Parker, Esq. QUESTION: I am about to settle on a house and I am worried about the interest rate that I will get on

By David Parker, Esq. QUESTION: Several years ago, I purchased an investment townhouse which I have been renting out. The property has substantially increased in value,

By David Parker, Esq. QUESTION: My husband and I are about to purchase a house. We are concerned about what would happen to the house if

By David Parker, Esq. QUESTION: I have been reading in the newspapers about attempts to change the whole real estate settlement process, the lending process and

Effective January 1, 2012, the Regional Sales Contract has been amended. The Property Maintenance and Condition Paragraph of the Contract (Paragraph 7) has been changed

By David Parker, Esq. QUESTION: I have just signed a contract to buy a new house and now I must select a Lender and a Settlement

By David Parker, Esq. QUESTION: Recently, I have seen a number of advertisements from settlement companies offering discounts and free giveaways if you use them

By David Parker, Esq. QUESTION: I am currently working with a real estate agent as I attempt to locate a new house. The agent has

By Mark Simon, Esq. Disability creates many difficulties and challenges in a person’s day-to-day life including obtaining and keeping meaningful employment, finding appropriate housing, transportation,