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Frequently Asked Questions

• Does The Sale/Purchase Become Final When We Signed The Purchase And Sale Agreement?
  Not yet. First, the terms of the purchase and sale agreement have to be performed by each of the seller and the buyer. The offer to purchase and/or the purchase and sale agreement define those … more
• Why Should I Spend The Money For A Home Inspection When My Mortgage Company Is Going To Inspect The Property?
  According to one area broker/owner of a realty office, the chief confusion for consumers these days is that many believe an appraisal and a home inspection are the same thing. However, appraisals … more
• What Happens If We Can't Get A Mortgage After We've Signed The Agreement Of Sale And The Inspections Are Completed?
  The first step to homeownership should be to get pre­approved (not just pre­qualified) in writing for a mortgage. As a buyer, it defines your price range and could save you needless visits … more

Legal Articles

• What You Need to Know About Your Home Inspection
  Before you purchase a home it is important to have a thorough inspection done by a qualified home inspector. You might think that you’ve found the right home for you based on the information provided by the seller, the look of the home and the location of the home. You might think that you are paying a fair price for this piece of real estate. However, if the home inspection … more
• Buying a Home
  Buying a home is a big step in everyone’s life, and for many people, obtaining a mortgage loan in order to buy a home is the most significant debt that they will ever take on. The purchase of a home is not a simple process, but involves a series of complex steps that trigger the application of a variety of different state and federal laws and regulations. Additionally, the sale … more

Free Legal Forms

• Hud Homebuying Checklist
• Dont Be A Victim Of Loan Fraud - Protect Yourself From Predatory Lenders
• Federal Housing Discrimination
• Notice of Voluntary Withdrawal http://www.state.ma.us/courts/courtsandjudges/courts/landcourt/checklist.pdf

How-To's

• Facing Money Problems? How To Avoid Foreclosure....
  Unfortunately, when facing unemployment, unexpected medical expenses, funding the care of a family member, or other financial strains, you may find yourself struggling to pay the mortgages and worry about loosing your homes in foreclosure.  The good news is, you can avoid foreclosure and keep your home if you know the right steps to take.  The Federal Housing Administration, a … more
• How To Buy a Home
  Buying a home can be complicated, but if you take things step-by-step, you will soon be holding the keys to your own home! Step 1: Figure out how much you can afford What you can afford will depend on your income, credit rating, current expenses and debt, the down payment you can afford to make and the interest rate.  Your interest rate may be set for the life of the loan or may fluctuate … more

Legal Guides

• Home Equity Credit Lines
• Foreclosure Rescue Scams: Another Potential Stress for Homeowners in Distress
  This publication from the Federal Trade Commission explains how various foreclosure rescue scams … more
• Fair Housing - Equal Opportunity for All
  This pamphlet, published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, explains the … more

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More Real Estate Law Topics

• Residential Real Estate