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Option Contracts for Buying & Selling Real Estate
by Brian Farkas, Attorney · Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Not all real estate purchase contracts involve an immediate sale. Something called an "option contract"—essentially, a contract not to revoke an offer once it’s made—can also be used t ... Read more
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Buying and Selling Mobile Homes (Manufactured Homes)
by Brian Farkas, Attorney · Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Mobile homes are a popular residential option in many states. They can be easily moved from place to place, and are typically less expensive than buying a standard brick-and-mortar home. Leg ... Read more
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Can a Buyer Sue a Home Inspector for Having Missed Defects?
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
The home inspector hired in the course of a property sale should have supplied the buyer with a comprehensive written report. If, however, the report left off important things, then the home ... Read more
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Buyer's Remedies When Real Estate Sales Contracts Fall Through
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
Home seller backing out of the deal? Here's what you can do. ... Read more
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How Breaches of Real Estate Sales Contracts Play Out in Residential Home Sales
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
A real estate purchase agreement or contract of sale contains many terms and conditions of sale. If the seller or buyer fails to comply with the terms or conditions, such as the seller faili ... Read more
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Can Home Purchaser or Seller Use "Specific Performance" to Enforce Real Estate Contract?
by Brian Farkas, Attorney · Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Can a home buyer or seller force a sale to close by obtaining a court order? ... Read more
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Family Giving Me Money to Help Buy Home: What Tax or Other Paperwork Is Needed?
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
It's legally fine for friends or family to give money to help you buy a home, but there are some documents they might need to prepare for the sake of the lender and the IRS. ... Read more
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Buying a Home or Property Together, as an Unmarried Couple
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
You feel sufficiently secure in your relationship to buy a home together; but what should you do to protect yourself legally? ... Read more
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Buying and Selling a Home Using a Land Contract
by Ilona Bray, J.D. · University of Washington School of Law
What are the risks and benefits of buying and financing a home using a form of seller financing known as a land contract? ... Read more