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1 February 2014 | 5 replies
It seems that it's too easy to mess something up when there's no consensus (opinion, law, history, rulings).
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31 January 2014 | 7 replies
For the purposes of the NYC and NY state mortgage tax laws, a mortgage is any mortgage or deed of trust or instrument used to lien and encumber real property.
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1 February 2014 | 3 replies
Studying for your license also gives you a good basic understanding of terminology, ethics, real estate law, title, etc.
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1 February 2014 | 6 replies
Unless there is a law against it in your area, most municipalities will allow you to manage a property for a family member without being licensed.
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2 February 2014 | 11 replies
State laws vary.
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2 September 2014 | 5 replies
Since Mobile homes are cheaper, I thought I'd start by reading up and researching on buying one and flip for a Lonnie deal.It seems there's a new law that's in effect starting January 2014 and it seems the owner financing on mobile home flips are no longer allowed unless one uses a 3rd party lending company?
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2 February 2014 | 17 replies
But in my 10 years working in law (and probates) we NEVER called you for advice.
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3 February 2014 | 15 replies
The HOA will attempt, whether lawful or not, to get the new owner to pay the back fees or in order to establish an account.
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15 March 2008 | 3 replies
Learn the law in your area.
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2 May 2008 | 10 replies
Now I am reconsidering.Is law school a worthwhile investment of my time and money, with a focus on real estate law?