I'd definitely get another legal opinion before I started chasing down possibly deceased former owners.If it's determined that the former owner is indeed the last valid deeded owner of the parking spaces and if a deed from her is the answer, then find her and get a deed.

You have a valid contract where the seller agreed to pay the price regardless of the appraisal.

More I look at REI business more I realize how far apart it is from a construction company.Out of all your comments in this thread, this line has my vote for the most valid, most true, most concise statement of all.

Really take the time to vet the company you are hiring (ask other builders, renovators), check their credential, their association memberships and certifications/licences (in Canada you need to be certified) and whether they offer a full removal (and replacement) warranty / guarantee {removing a bad spray foam job is an intensive bit of work}.Hope this helps.

In our state, after the sale you don't receive a warranty or QC deed, you get a tax deed, there is no redemption period, and the title is clouded.

As a second mortgage.As to parents, there can be an issue when the name on the note and deed of trust is the same last name as the owner/borrower, a lender may view loans between family as not being at arm's length or valid.

The only difference between a quit claim deed and a general warranty deed is the promises made by the seller (grantor).

Thomas Stanley, author of "The Millionaire Next Door", "The Millionaire Mind", a few books on selling to the affluent from the 1980's that are still valid today - his last book was "Stop Acting Rich" - a very good book discussing how high income/high spending/low investing people live compared to the real millionaires who tend to be medium-high income/low spending/high investing.

& Notary Fee: $100Demand Fee: $0Prorated Property Tax: $1,613Doc Transfer Tax: $466City Transfer Tax: $0Commission: $20,116Pest Inspection: $50Termite Work: $0Home Buyers Warranty: $400Natural Hazard Disclosure: $125Homeowner Assoc.

Is this a valid argument?