Monthly Archives: January 2012
A few days before closing, the title insurance company used by my attorney found a title defect & were not willing to insure title unless the defect was corrected.
Q: I attempted to buy a Fannie Mae foreclosed home. A few days before closing, the title insurance company used by my attorney, found a title defect & were not willing to insure title unless defect was corrected. My attorney indicated that I might have trouble selling the house in the future if the defect wasn’t corrected, so I cancelled the deal. My questions are: 1. Are some title companies more cautious or reputable than others? Would the sellers title company be required to correct the defect if I could not sell in future, or reimburse the purchase price of the home? Am I still protected if title company goes out of business? 2. Was this a matter of my attorney trying to protect me from protracted legal problems when I tried to sell, but the title company … Read More.
Our son rents and is now ready to buy. Assuming there’s money for a co-op or condo purchase, which is advisable?
Q: Our son rents in Manhattan and is now ready to buy. Assuming there is money for a co-op purchase or a condo purchase, which is advisable? He is looking at co-ops in the neighborhood he wants to live in. We live in NJ, own our own home and are not in the mindset of sharing in a corporation and have no experience with NY real estate. And yes, we are learning that condos are more expensive. We want to learn about co-op vs. condo so we can help him. Thank you for your professional advice. Read More.
Is it bad for your credit score to close credit cards?
Q: I have been thinking about buying a property in the next few years and I heard it is bad for your credit score to close credit cards. Is this true and why? Read More.
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