Mississippi Real Estate Law Lawyers

Do I Have to Pay a Realtor Sales Commission in a Short Sale?
In standard home transactions, the seller and buyer reach an agreement for how the sales commission to a Realtor will be paid. Sometimes a buyer and seller will agree to split the costs out of … more
Is a Short Sale Right for Me?
If you are wondering if a short sale of property is right for you, you should know that it is a highly individualized and personal issue. However, there are some circumstances and factors that … more
Do I Qualify for a Short Sale?
In order to sell a home in a short sale, the borrower generally must be able to show they are unable to pay their mortgage and currently are experiencing a financial hardship. An involuntary loss … more

Installing a Fence Can be a Good Legal Strategy
You’ve heard that common saying – that good fences make good neighbors? Well, it turns out that the saying is true and for more reasons than the implicit privacy reasons at which it hints. Fences protect both the home owner and others from the consequences of getting hurt on the home owner’s property. Home owners generally owe a duty of care to people whom … more
Put A Lid On It!! Neighbors, Noise and How to Alleviate the Nuisance
Do you have noisy neighbors ? Does it interfere with your sanctuary at home? Do you wonder if it will ever stop? If you are currently in a situation where your neighborly noise is getting out of control, here are some steps that you can take to help muzzle the problem: 1. Talk to your neighbor Based upon individual comfort levels of noise, neighbors are oftentimes unaware that they … more

Hud Homebuying Checklist
Residential Lease Agreement
Use this simple to use fill and print form as a residential lease agreement

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

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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