i come from a very large family and some years back we purchased a home for our elderly mother. i being the youngest was stuck with the home in my name, but recently was offered a job in another country. i need to get out of this deal with my family and soon before i leave the country. is there any way i can hand over the deed to the next in line in my family without the hassle of selling to he or she? i am running out of time and need to do this quickly.
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2009 - 10 answers

[San Antonio Probate/Real Estate Attorney filter] Can anyone from the Hive recommend a good probate/real estate attorney in San Antonio or surrounding areas. Requirements are that this lawyer be a real go-getter and not afraid to stand up against other attorneys on our behalf. I don't want a good ol' boy that's going to become chummy with the other attorneys representing the others in this case as has happened recently with our present attorney. I want someone that's smart, ethical, and a bit of a scrapper.
posted by anonymous on Dec 5, 2009 - 18 answers

Both of my wife's parents died. Her dad first in January, now her mom in September. My wife is the oldest child. No will was left. What do we do? [more inside]
posted by Bageena on Nov 18, 2009 - 24 answers

A house across the street from mine is going up for auction. Help me find out the details. [more inside]
posted by shew on Nov 16, 2009 - 7 answers

Our daughter was set to close on her first house tomorrow and to move in to her new home this weekend. Today at 4 PM, her real estate agent called. [more inside]
posted by WyoWhy on Nov 12, 2009 - 15 answers

If I buy a condo in Seattle with a great view, will that view be blocked by new condo construction in the near future? [more inside]
posted by nyc_consultant on Nov 9, 2009 - 10 answers

What are some good low risk ways to invest $30k for about a 3 month period? [more inside]
posted by trbrts on Nov 4, 2009 - 8 answers

I'd like to buy a place in America. I'd also like to buy a place in Hungary. I've got enough for a 20% down payment on both. I've also been told that I would qualify for a loan for a place (in America) equal to what the cost of the *two* places would, in actuality, be. I would have no problem affording both - I live on about 25% of my net income and have not a penny of debt, even if the mortgages would be equal to the upper end of what I might qualify for - so I'm not worried about that. But does the fact that I'd be buying *two* places, in two different countries, affect the situation? [more inside]
posted by Dee Xtrovert on Nov 1, 2009 - 2 answers

Complex cost/benefit real estate question. [more inside]
posted by anonymous_account on Oct 28, 2009 - 4 answers

How much is reasonable (if anything) to pay to a lender for a mortgage application fee? [more inside]
posted by mockjovial on Oct 22, 2009 - 15 answers

I think I really, really want to get into developing real estate. Can anyone give me an overview description of what the work / process is is like? [more inside]
posted by drea on Oct 21, 2009 - 6 answers

I have been trying to buy a house in the inner-west in Sydney, Australia for several months. Contrary to what's going on in the rest of the world, Oz houses are effing crazy high and have jumped between $20-$100k (esp in my area) in the past year. I have found a good house for a price I can do - but it's on a fairly busy road. Would you want to go to there? [more inside]
posted by mooza on Oct 13, 2009 - 20 answers

Is my house seller trying to jerk me around? Specific liability legalese inside. [more inside]
posted by bkhahn on Oct 4, 2009 - 8 answers

Can you recommend a good (and reasonably priced) real estate lawyer in the San Francisco Area? [more inside]
posted by crayon on Sep 25, 2009 - 2 answers

My dad's accounts are designated POD (payable on death) to me. Is that overriden by his listing of those accounts in his total assets, which his will divides among me and others, and which will is going to take some time to execute? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 10, 2009 - 6 answers

What are the non-obvious drawbacks of buying a house near railroad tracks? [more inside]
posted by howrobotsaremade on Sep 7, 2009 - 45 answers

When is the best month to move in New York?? [more inside]
posted by Unred on Jul 29, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm in Real Estate Sales. I want to stand out & be different. What are some creative ways to capture that in my Agent photo? [more inside]
posted by crewshell on Jul 8, 2009 - 18 answers

Is buying a home on land contract or as a lease option ever a good idea? [more inside]
posted by howrobotsaremade on Jul 7, 2009 - 6 answers

What do you wish you would have known before you sold your house? [more inside]
posted by Twicketface on Jul 6, 2009 - 18 answers

Will they return my reservation fee? [more inside]
posted by LittleMissItneg on Jun 23, 2009 - 3 answers

You are not my lawyer filter. Can I avoid estate agent commission and fees by approaching a seller directly (in the UK)? [more inside]
posted by mjg123 on Jun 14, 2009 - 9 answers

My (estranged) father just died. I don't know if he left a will. What are my next steps? [more inside]
posted by haplesschild on Jun 8, 2009 - 18 answers

My friend's mother has lived in Florida for over 20 years in a home that she owns outright. Three years ago her mother moved to a different state so she could live in an independent-living facility near her daughter. She kept her house in Florida, she paid all applicable Florida property and income taxes, and she voted absentee in Florida. Her income comes from Social Security, a pension and investments. My question is, should her mother be paying taxes in the state that she is living in now? Also, when she dies, should her estate be managed as though she had lived the last years of her life in Florida?
posted by retiree on Jun 4, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm shopping for a single-family home in San Francisco, and nearly every house I've looked at has "unwarranted" addition in the basement or rear -- either a bonus room or an entire "in-law" unit with bathroom and kitchen. My question is fourfold: [more inside]
posted by jillsy_sloper on Jun 1, 2009 - 13 answers

What are the processes and requirements for a Filipino citizen to buy property in the USA? [more inside]
posted by LittleMissItneg on May 31, 2009 - 4 answers

First-time home buyer seeks help making a good investment [more inside]
posted by mintchip on May 22, 2009 - 6 answers

What happens when you buy a house with an unfortunate history (suicide) that has been disclosed, but no one bothers to tell you that the victim's blood is hidden under the new carpeting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2009 - 37 answers

Hi y'all; I always wanted to know ratio price of the land vs a house meaning. For example, if one buys a house for $150.000 how much approximately does he pay for a house and how much does he pay for a piece of land on which the house is errected? Is there anywhere some calculator or web site that can figure this one out? Also, I wanted to know when one pays escrow on mortgage meaning paying taxes who collects that is it county, state or federation? Please help?
posted by xmradio03 on May 15, 2009 - 17 answers

Estate tax returns in NC. Is this done by an accountant or an Estate Attorney? [more inside]
posted by littleredwagon on Apr 2, 2009 - 8 answers

P/T rookie real estate agent in NYC: is 25% of 3% fair? [more inside]
posted by aquafortis on Mar 15, 2009 - 10 answers

My brother is the executor of a relative's estate. He would like to get out from under the responsibility and would like to know if he can appoint someone to do the day-to-day administration who could be told the basic goals and objectives to try to accomplish. He wants this person to be a friend, not a lawyer or bank. In NJ.
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I find the current market value of an empty lot in Portland, Oregon? [more inside]
posted by thankyouforyourconsideration on Mar 3, 2009 - 11 answers

Tax-filter and estate-filter. I live in Ohio. The deceased lived in Ohio and gave me a certificate of deposit upon her death using a payable on death designation during 2008. I then cashed it out and placed this money in a checking account. I am not otherwise involved with the estate in any way. I have usually used "free-file" to do my taxes.

Two-part question: a) does this money count towards adjusted gross income? and if so...um... how? (I know so little about it I'm not sure what I'm asking) b) assuming my AGI is still under the $56k limit for free-file, is there any other reason why I cannot or should not do my taxes in that matter since I inherited this CD? [more inside]
posted by RobotHeart on Feb 24, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm considering buying property on the New Jersey Shore. I like the look of some of the Sea Isle properties that are available under the million mark. The prices have come down nicely since I've been watching but I'm not sure it’s the right time to get into the real estate market yet. [more inside]
posted by nightwired on Feb 2, 2009 - 3 answers

My grandmother died recently, and sorting out her estate is a mess, help? [more inside]
posted by bettershredder on Jan 22, 2009 - 13 answers

i am trying to decide whether it makes more sense (financially) to renovate our house or sell it and start over somewhere else. [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Jan 22, 2009 - 24 answers

I will be moving on and selling my current house some time next year. In my neighborhood (mostly 1930's bungalows) a lot of similar houses have been purchased by developers, bulldozed, and replaced with McMansions far out of scale with the neighborhood. What can I legally do as part of the sale to prevent it from being Yet Another Teardown? [more inside]
posted by intermod on Jan 20, 2009 - 22 answers

Where are some good criteria for moving >65yo parents to a nearby town? These retirees are very independent, but may not be for long... so how do I pick a nice neighborhood for them near Sacramento, CA? [more inside]
posted by mhh5 on Dec 23, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm currently looking to buy my first small flat in Melbourne, Australia and having no luck. Apart from the big two online sources, are there any other sources to see what's on the market, or to find places before they get listed? [more inside]
posted by LongDrive on Dec 3, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I find a copy of an executed will from the 1960's? Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. [more inside]
posted by sandraregina on Dec 1, 2008 - 4 answers

We have a house but want another one. Hope to retain ownership of both. Please help us figure out how to accomplish this in the midst of the wild economy without making a huge mistake. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2008 - 11 answers

How do married same-sex couples hold title? Any recommendations or resources for California same-sex unions wanting to change title to their property? [more inside]
posted by Graygorey on Nov 13, 2008 - 4 answers

My father and mother recently named me as executor of their modest estates. However, as I have no experience with this, they believe it may be helpful for me to have a co-executor, and my father has set up a meeting with a lawyer in Boston. (My parents live in Virginia, and I live in New York). Can anyone offer insight into what questions I should ask the prospective co-executor, or what the possible pros and cons are for having a "professional" co-executor?
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2008 - 7 answers

Should I sell my home or not? (in Alberta, Canada) [more inside]
posted by burhan on Oct 20, 2008 - 8 answers

My friend's dad just died - without a will. The services are over, what are the next steps? [more inside]
posted by TNOTGILL on Oct 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Over my head with the real estate market downturn....any advice? I am a female single, young, 30 something who owns two rental properties. Both are duplexes, and I live in one of the 4 units. I bought one about 8 1/2 years ago and the other about 2 1/2 years ago. My first property appreciated nicely and I use the equity from that one to put down on the next one...at the time this seemed like the way to go. After buying the second, however, the market quickly slide and I was left with a property that was barely worth what I paid for it. Between the taxes, up-keep and maintenance, I can barely handle them both as I also work full time as a teacher. Neither of the properties are netting much in cash flow and likewise, I pour a lot of my own funds into the homes each month as well to make up the difference. [more inside]
posted by mdn31 on Oct 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Can I get the mortgage tax deduction if a parent transfers their house to me and I begin paying the mortgage without going through an actual sale and real estate agent/commission process? [more inside]
posted by KimikoPi on Oct 4, 2008 - 5 answers

I just found out within the last hour that my father has passed away. I am in California and he lived in Missouri. Now what? [more inside]
posted by jvilter on Oct 1, 2008 - 20 answers

What are the legalities involved in buying a house and then dismantling and removing it? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Sep 28, 2008 - 17 answers