Author: law2lake

How To Sell A House With Cloudy Title In Utica

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A cloudy title (or cloud on a title) can stop a real estate sale dead in its tracks. Typically, a cloud on the title is discovered during the title search and is any document, claim, unreleased lien, or other encumbrance that could make the title doubtful or invalidate/impair the title to the property. Basically, if … Continued

How To Sell Your Fixer-Upper House Fast In Utica

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Maybe it was an investment project that you now have neither the time nor inclination to see through to the end. Or maybe it’s a less-then-pristine house you inherited and don’t want to pay taxes and insurance on. Whatever the case, you now have a fixer-upper on your hands that you need to sell fast. … Continued

How To Sell Your Probate Property In Utica

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Selling probate property (real estate) involves a series of steps carefully regulated, managed, and monitored by the probate court. There are strict deadlines and specialized documents to be used, and the court must oversee the entire sale process including marketing, negotiations, and actual sale. In addition, there will be a number of principals involved in … Continued

Foreclosure notice of default in NY– what is it?

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If you’ve gotten a foreclosure notice of default and want to know what  is going on, keep reading. Basically, a foreclosure notice of default is a document that has to be filed by a lender to start the process of foreclosure. The foreclosure notice of default must be sent to anyone who has an interest … Continued

4 Things to Watch Out for When Buying a Foreclosure in Utica

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Buying a foreclosure in Utica can be a great way to make some extra cash… as long as you know what to look for. The process can require you to be much more diligent in your research of the house. In this article, we will go over things to watch out for when buying a foreclosure … Continued