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Can You Refinance a House With a Lien on It?
It is possible to refinance a house with a lien on it; however, the liens must be either paid out of the funds from the refinance or the lien-holder must release the property from their lien.
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How to Amend Your Deed of Trust
A deed of trust is a legal contract between a lender and a borrower to transfer some interest of the borrower's land to a trustee (see References 1). It is similar to a mortgage; however, three parties...
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How to Take a Spouse Off of a Deed of Trust
Some real estate matters can be complicated. Removing a spouse from a deed of trust or mortgage can be an overwhelming task without the proper information. This article will help to explain how to...
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How to Form a Homeowners Association in Missouri
Creating a homeowners’ association, which can foster communication among property owners, set standards to maintain property values in a neighborhood and provide an outlet for concerns or complaints,...
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How Do I Evict Someone When There Is No Lease?
As defined by RentLaw.com, eviction is a legal proceeding through which a landlord seeks to reclaim his premises by removing a tenant from a building. Eviction rules vary by state or jurisdiction, and...
View ArticleHow to End a Rental Agreement
Ending a rental agreement, whether you are a landlord or a tenant, can be a real challenge. Circumstances arise, however, that sometimes dictate the termination of a rental agreement, but you must take...
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How to Write an End Lease Agreement
The parties to a lease agreement are able to bring the contract to a premature end through mutual agreement. Because a lease agreement--residential or commercial--over 30 days in duration must be in...
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How to Find Out if a Lien Was Put Against Your House
A lien can be placed upon real estate for any number of reasons. The most common type of real estate lien is one put in place to secure payment on a home mortgage loan. Another type of lien is one...
View ArticleWhat Is Open Deed of Trust?
Buying a home is fun and exciting, but the experience can be hampered if you do not understand the jargon that gets thrown around by the housing professionals. Understanding what you are signing is one...
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How to Find Out Square Footage of Someone Else's House
If current property owners pay property taxes, the city or county tax assessor’s office will have the square footage of the property recorded in property records (see reference 1). If the property has...
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How to Revoke a Signed Rental Agreement
A signed rental agreement is a lease. A lease is a legally-binding document, meaning that you can be held accountable in a court of law for failing to fully abide by the terms of your rental agreement....
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How to Stop Foreclosure with a Predatory Lending Lawsuit
Defensive strategies may be available to you as you face a potential foreclosure. You need to keep two points in mind when you defend yourself against a foreclosure--you need to be proactive and you...
View ArticleHow to Reverse a Deed Transfer
When you sign a deed transferring your interest in real property, you cannot reverse it simply because you regret your decision. Assuming you are on congenial terms with the person who was the grantee...
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How to Look Up Recent Home Sales
Home sales are a matter of public record, so with all due thanks to modern technology, information is at our fingertips nowadays that used to take exasperating research to find. Since a home sale...
View ArticleHow to Rent Out a Part of Your House
Renting out a part of your house can sometimes be a complex task to begin, since there are so many more variables than with standard rental units. Figuring the logistics and researching tax and legal...
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How to Transfer Property With a Quitclaim Deed
A quitclaim deed is utilized to transfer an interest in real estate from one individual to another. Unlike a warranty deed, a quitclaim deed makes no guarantee that title to real estate is free and...
View ArticleHow to Sell Your Own Home in Virginia
Virginia is a state that has a lot to offer. There's a little bit of everything, beaches, mountains and lots of history. Selling a home anywhere can be a chore and Virginia is no different. There are...
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How to Search for Property Liens
Finding out whether a property has liens on it is important whether you're buying or selling. Liens can be for just a few dollars or they can exceed the value of the property. Normally, you will have...
View ArticleHow to Find Real Estate Public Records
When real estate, such as a house, is bought or sold, it is considered a matter of public record. Unless it is owned by a trust, where members are unnamed to the general public, it is recorded in...
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How to Witness an Agreement of Lease
There are a variety of lease agreements permitted by law, the most common being residential and commercial. Across the country, the laws pertaining to lease agreements generally are uniform. Most of...
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