"He certainly accepts responsibility," defense attorney Brian K.

I was not being defensive.

If your only defense is a bad attitude, then I'd rather wait until your house goes to auction and buy it from the bank.

I can't say that I have seen anything that will top someone using old carpet out of their own home, but I have seen a lot of cheap work done by people with no construction knowledge.In the shows defense, they don't always film the idiots.

Notwithstanding, a grantor of a warranty deed generally warrants the six covenants of title: seisin (old common law word for ownership--"to be seized of the land"), quiet enjoyment, right to convey, freedom from encumbrances, defense of title, and further assurances to perfect title.

The best defense, as they say, is a good offense.

This defense may even go so far as the person who has just purchased the course lying about their success - although they have not closed a transaction.

The roof is the front line of defense for the structure.

Even if you have to pay for it yourself, it's worth the cost, and will protect you from future title claims.And yes, the deed you get from an REO purchase will provide less warranty from the seller than a general warranty deed, but the title insurance is your first line of defense and will protect you.There's absolutely no reason not to buy an REO as an OO purchase...just beware that there may be some additional rehab required (per my earlier post)...

Do yourself a favor, ask a Federal white collar criminal defense attorney.